Today, we continue looking at the reward of trials. 2 Timothy 4: 8 reads: "In the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing." We will all receive the same crown: the rewards of eternal life, righteousness, and glory. However, I must make a distinction: endurance does not earn eternal life, but it is the proof of true faith and love for the Lord Jesus Christ, whose reward is eternal life. There is a crown waiting for you. Think about that for a few minutes. We believe in the perseverance of the saints. Contrary to this being an excuse to sin, rather it is encouragement and a commitment to fight the good fight of faith as long as we have breath in our bodies. There is never an excuse for sin. While none of us is perfect, and we fail to meet God's absolute standard of Holiness every day, we can still battle and resist the devil, resist temptation, and keep our eyes on the prize, i.e. eternity with the Lord Jesus Christ. Never give up!
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