Reward for the Righteous
Matthew 25: 31-36
> When He comes - then we will have our reward - too many look for the earthly rewards - look at success as reward.
Luke 10: 17 - 20
> Jesus warned to keep proper prospective - success may not always be there immediately - not always a means to measure position.
> Numbers in the ministry is not always true rewards - must not look to earthly rewards.
1 Corinthians 15:19
> It can lead to hypocritical thinking - Mt. 6: 1-5 , the reward of man is all you will get.
Matthew 25: 34
> The king will say - Don't look to others for your commendation - The king is the one that must say "Well done.."
> Men and their words can give you false assurance and hope - look at Hugh Latimer & others - Martin Luther, ect..
> The king will not reward the servants of another Prince!
> I want to know Him as king so He will recognize me as His servant. Example: Abraham, Elijah, prophets, ect..
vs. 33
> Cannot be a child of God if you have not forsaken the world - There will be a separation - Do it now!
vs. 34
> The reward - "Inherit the Kingdom" - not as strangers but as sons claiming their birthright - explain the birthright.
John 14: 1-4
> All creation took only six days - Imagine how glorious this will be.
vs. 35-36
> You can talk about religion and not live it - example
Thirsty - you gave me a tract - but no drink
Naked - condolences - but no clothes
Stranger - pitied me - but did not take me in
Sick - Recommended a doctor - but did not take me
Prison - Said I should be more cautious - did not stand by me