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Gina:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,13678.msg120251.html#new
At the end, Ruben wrote:
Are his chosen ones going to go through more trials, tribulation and persecution because they know the truth? And even if I know truth what good does it do me if when I try to share it most people don't believe in a Father who will save all humanity? What do I do with this truth as a chosen one? How can I bring Glory to the Lord?
And Ray's reply is very encouraging:
I was encouraged by a statement I heard many years ago by a Bible teacher who said that we are not only going to be rewarded for the things that we have actually accomplished in this life, but also for the things that we DESIRED to accomplish, but because of circumstances just weren't able to contribute. I know that there are people who desire to contribute to our ministry, but don't have the means. Are we to believe that their "desire" to contribute is not taken into account by God? I think so. God looks upon the heart, so keep a clean heart, and you will be rewarded.
I'm sorry--not to be disagreeable, but I would prefer to see scripture to back up this belief, to settle it in my own mind, but I can't think of any that fit conclusively. Would anyone be willing to help me out, please? I'd really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Gina
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Gina on December 01, 2011, 08:30:44 PM ---http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,13678.msg120251.html#new
At the end, Ruben wrote:
Are his chosen ones going to go through more trials, tribulation and persecution because they know the truth? And even if I know truth what good does it do me if when I try to share it most people don't believe in a Father who will save all humanity? What do I do with this truth as a chosen one? How can I bring Glory to the Lord?
And Ray's reply is very encouraging:
I was encouraged by a statement I heard many years ago by a Bible teacher who said that we are not only going to be rewarded for the things that we have actually accomplished in this life, but also for the things that we DESIRED to accomplish, but because of circumstances just weren't able to contribute. I know that there are people who desire to contribute to our ministry, but don't have the means. Are we to believe that their "desire" to contribute is not taken into account by God? I think so. God looks upon the heart, so keep a clean heart, and you will be rewarded.
I'm sorry--not to be disagreeable, but I would prefer to see scripture to back up this belief, to settle it in my own mind, but I can't think of any that fit conclusively. Would anyone be willing to help me out, please? I'd really appreciate it. Thank you in advance.
Gina
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Jeremiah 17:10 “I the LORD search the heart and examine the mind, to reward each person according to their conduct, according to what their deeds deserve.”
1 Corinthians 4:5 "Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God."
Seem's like God is searching the intentions of the heart, good intentions, a right heart, the presence of God, produce good fruits, but sometimes we are just not capable due to restrictions physically limiting us or in other ways limiting us, but that does not stop our desires by the grace of God to want to do good and what I think ray is saying here, is God is not blind to that, and if you are limited and simply not capable of fulfilling that desire, God see's this and will still reward you for that desire.
It's the ol' saying, "It's the thought that counts." =]
Besides, God say's;
Psalm 37:4 "Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Seems like the desires of the heart are pretty important to God imo.
This might not be 100% what you're looking for, but I figure it's a start. Someone might have stronger words to add to this or more insight.
God bless!
Alex
Gina:
Thanks, Alex! Pretty good start I'd say, my friend. :)
Gina:
Ah! I've got it. Ray said, "so keep a clean heart, and you will be rewarded"
And God says if we delight ourselves in Him He will give us the desires of the our heart.
Ray and you seem to be saying that, simply having a desire/willing heart to do something good and beneficial is enough to receive a reward (what will that reward be-that's the big question). But why would that be, Alex? That's what I'm hoping to figure out. I'd really like to figure it out tonight so I can enjoy the rest of my vacation.
:D
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: Gina on December 01, 2011, 10:42:02 PM ---Ah! I've got it. Ray said, "so keep a clean heart, and you will be rewarded"
And God says if we delight ourselves in Him He will give us the desires of the our heart.
Ray and you seem to be saying that, simply having a desire/willing heart to do something good and beneficial is enough to receive a reward (what will that reward be-that's the big question). But why would that be, Alex? That's what I'm hoping to figure out. I'd really like to figure it out tonight so I can enjoy the rest of my vacation.
:D
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Great Gina, i'm glad my post served some benefit! As far as your remaining questions go my mind is currently drawing a blank and so I will not be able to answer your other question before tonights end.
Maybe someone else will!
God bless,
Alex
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