Living with Eternity On My Mind
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Theme: The believer is to think seriously about investing his or her life in the things that matter. Let each one strive to ensure that the life lived is pleasing to the Lord!
- THIS CHALLENGES ME:
Be a Wise Worker!
· The word “master builder” (wise builder) – means builders and designers; a combination of architect and general contractor.
· God’s kingdom is built on Jesus Christ and every individual life (each man) that pleases God must carefully build on that foundation.
- THIS CLARIFIES THINGS FOR ME:
Use Eternal Materials!
· Give Him your best. Those first 3 materials {v12} are equally valuable. There is no grading. Things with different functions can be equally precious
· The materials represent believers responses to what they have, how well they serve the Lord with what He has given them.
- THIS ADDS CONTEXT FOR ME:
The inspection
- Inspections can be intimidating, but do not be too afraid of that day. We have a good God who has loved us and will be good to us. He has good things he desires to bestow upon us. We should fear more our disobedience in this day than the inspection of that day. Doing Good today will provide confidence that we can stand before God unashamed.
Quotable? “A moment after a man dies he knows exactly how he should.”
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