Choosing the Right Building Material - Dr. Charles Stanley
Believers
build their lives on the Rock of Ages: Jesus Christ. Every motive, every deed,
and every word is material for our spiritual house. The apostle Paul warned
followers to construct with care because on the day of judgment, fire will test
the quality of each person’s work. This refers not to a literal fire but to the
purifying presence of Jesus Christ.
When
I stand in the Savior’s perfectly holy and just presence, all the wood, hay,
and stubble in my life will disappear. Good things done with wrong motives will
vanish along with secret sins and bad attitudes. Only what has been done and
said in Jesus’ name remains. And the moment the chaff is gone, we will see that
God is right—those things didn’t fit the life of His child.
On
hearing this explanation, someone usually says, “All that matters is that I get
into heaven.” But that attitude is shortsighted because the judgment of
believers is about rewards. In the parable of the unrighteous steward, Jesus
explained the basic concept to His disciples: “He who is faithful in a very
little thing is faithful also in much” (Luke 16:10). Our time on earth is the
beginning of an eternity serving and rejoicing in the Lord. God will reward us
with heavenly responsibility according to our faithfulness here.
Wise
people plan for the future (Prov. 27:12).I want to receive as much of God’s
goodness as He offers, so I am determined to build with top-quality, enduring
materials. The privilege of serving is only the beginning of the rewards. In
heaven, God’s generosity will be even more abundantly unleashed.
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