The Christian has a very different view of life than the world. n The Christian’s greatest goal is...

The Christian has a very different view The Christian has a very different view of life than the world.of life than the world.

The Christian’s greatest goal is to be The Christian’s greatest goal is to be pleasing to God. pleasing to God. (Heb 11:6)(Heb 11:6)


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 11:6Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith - But without faith it is it is impossible to please impossible to please Him, Him, for he who comes for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and to God must believe that He is, and that that He He is a rewarderis a rewarder of those of those who diligently seek who diligently seek HimHim..


This creates a very different set of This creates a very different set of priorities.priorities.


What is failure to the world is success to the What is failure to the world is success to the Christian. Christian. (2 Cor 6:4-10)(2 Cor 6:4-10)


NKJ NKJ 2 Corinthians 6:42 Corinthians 6:4 - But in all - But in all things things we commend ourselves as ministers of God: we commend ourselves as ministers of God: in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in much patience, in tribulations, in needs, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in distresses, 5 in stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in in tumults, in labors, in sleeplessness, in fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by fastings; 6 by purity, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love, Spirit, by sincere love,


7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, 7 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, 8 by and on the left, 8 by honor and dishonorhonor and dishonor, by , by evil report and good reportevil report and good report; as ; as deceivers, and deceivers, and yet yet truetrue; 9 as ; 9 as unknown, and unknown, and yet yet well knownwell known; as ; as dying, and behold we livedying, and behold we live; as ; as chastened, and chastened, and yet yet not killednot killed; 10 as ; 10 as sorrowful, yet always sorrowful, yet always rejoicingrejoicing; as ; as poor, yet making many richpoor, yet making many rich; as ; as having nothing, and having nothing, and yet yet possessing all thingspossessing all things..


The ultimate motivation of the Christian is The ultimate motivation of the Christian is to one day to be with God.to one day to be with God.


The ultimate motivation of the Christian is The ultimate motivation of the Christian is to one day to be with God.to one day to be with God.

Just like the reunion of long separated loved Just like the reunion of long separated loved ones, we look to one day see the face of ones, we look to one day see the face of Jesus. Jesus. (1 Pt 1:6-9)(1 Pt 1:6-9)


NKJ NKJ 1 Peter 1:61 Peter 1:6 - In this you greatly - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being being much more precious than gold that much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory found to praise, honor, and glory at the at the revelation of Jesus Christrevelation of Jesus Christ, ,


8 whom 8 whom having not seen you lovehaving not seen you love. Though . Though now you do not see now you do not see Him, Him, yet believing, yet believing, you you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of gloryglory, 9 receiving the end of your faith -- , 9 receiving the end of your faith -- the salvation of the salvation of your your souls.souls.


The challenge for the Christian is to keep The challenge for the Christian is to keep this vision renewed in his heart. this vision renewed in his heart. (1 Jn 3:1-3)(1 Jn 3:1-3)


NKJ NKJ 1 John 3:11 John 3:1 - Behold what manner of love - Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! be called children of God! Therefore the world Therefore the world does not know usdoes not know us, because it did not know , because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but be, but we know that when He is revealed, we we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He isis. .


3 And everyone who has 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him this hope in Him purifies himselfpurifies himself, just as He is pure., just as He is pure.

The Christian knows the certainty of The Christian knows the certainty of the life after deaththe life after death

How can I know things that I cannot see? How can I know things that I cannot see? (Heb 11:3, 27)(Heb 11:3, 27)


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 11:3Hebrews 11:3 - - By faithBy faith we we understand that the worlds were framed by understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the word of God, so that the things which the things which are seenare seen were were not made of things which are not made of things which are visiblevisible..


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 11:27Hebrews 11:27 - - By faith he forsook By faith he forsook EgyptEgypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for , not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as he endured as seeing Him who is invisibleseeing Him who is invisible..


This comes from a trust in God.This comes from a trust in God.


This comes from a trust in God.This comes from a trust in God. Does this trust have any proof? Is faith and Does this trust have any proof? Is faith and

reason mutually exclusive? reason mutually exclusive?


This comes from a trust in God.This comes from a trust in God. Does this trust have any proof? Is faith and Does this trust have any proof? Is faith and

reason mutually exclusive? reason mutually exclusive? This is why Jesus came! This is why Jesus came! (Heb 2:14-15)(Heb 2:14-15)


NKJ NKJ Hebrews 2:14Hebrews 2:14 - Inasmuch then as the - Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that that through deaththrough death He might destroy him He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and devil, 15 and release those who through fear release those who through fear of deathof death were all their lifetime subject to were all their lifetime subject to bondage.bondage.


God became man! Why?God became man! Why?


One of Satan’s major weapons was man’s One of Satan’s major weapons was man’s fear of death.fear of death.



Jesus was to replace fear with a clear Jesus was to replace fear with a clear picture of what death means.picture of what death means.



Jesus was to replace fear with a clear Jesus was to replace fear with a clear picture of what death means.picture of what death means.

Jesus made his resurrection as the focal Jesus made his resurrection as the focal point to prove all that he claimed.point to prove all that he claimed.



Jesus was to replace fear with a clear picture Jesus was to replace fear with a clear picture of what death means.of what death means.

Jesus made his resurrection as the focal point Jesus made his resurrection as the focal point to prove all that he claimed.to prove all that he claimed.

This was the ultimate sign for all men. This was the ultimate sign for all men. (Jn 2:18-22)(Jn 2:18-22)


NKJ NKJ John 2:18John 2:18 - So the Jews answered and - So the Jews answered and said to Him, "said to Him, "What sign do You show to usWhat sign do You show to us, , since You do these things?" 19 Jesus since You do these things?" 19 Jesus answered and said to them, "answered and said to them, "Destroy this Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it uptemple, and in three days I will raise it up." ." 20 Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-20 Then the Jews said, "It has taken forty-six years to build this temple, and will You six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?" raise it up in three days?"


21 But 21 But He was speaking of the temple of He was speaking of the temple of His bodyHis body. 22 Therefore, when He had risen . 22 Therefore, when He had risen from the dead, His disciples remembered from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this to them; and they that He had said this to them; and they believed the Scripture and the word which believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had said.Jesus had said.


Jesus and the prophets clearly predicted the Jesus and the prophets clearly predicted the manner of His death and the time of His manner of His death and the time of His resurrection.resurrection.


His enemies tried to use all the power at His enemies tried to use all the power at their disposal to prevent the resurrection.their disposal to prevent the resurrection.


His enemies tried to use all the power at His enemies tried to use all the power at their disposal to prevent the resurrection.their disposal to prevent the resurrection.

All of these things plus numerous All of these things plus numerous eyewitnesses give abundant proof for eyewitnesses give abundant proof for any who want to know! any who want to know! (1 Cor 15:3-8)(1 Cor 15:3-8)


NKJ NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:31 Corinthians 15:3 - For I delivered - For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ that Christ died for our sinsdied for our sins according to the according to the Scriptures, 4 and that Scriptures, 4 and that He was buriedHe was buried, and , and that that He rose again the third dayHe rose again the third day according according to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by to the Scriptures, 5 and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. Cephas, then by the twelve.


6 After that He was seen by over five 6 After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen have fallen asleep. 7 After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then by James, then by all the apostles. 8 Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.one born out of due time.


These truths motivate the Christian to “go These truths motivate the Christian to “go against the grain” in how they view this life. against the grain” in how they view this life. (2 Cor 5:14-17)(2 Cor 5:14-17)


NKJ NKJ 2 Corinthians 5:142 Corinthians 5:14 - For the - For the love of love of Christ compels usChrist compels us, because we judge thus: , because we judge thus: that that if One died for allif One died for all, , then all diedthen all died; 15 and ; 15 and He died for all, that those who He died for all, that those who live should live should live no longer for themselveslive no longer for themselves, but , but for Him for Him who died for them and rose againwho died for them and rose again. .


16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know yet now we know Him thus Him thus no longer. 17 no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone Therefore, if anyone is is in Christ, in Christ, he is he is a a new creationnew creation; ; old things have passed awayold things have passed away; ; behold, behold, all things have become newall things have become new..


What happens when we lose this vision?What happens when we lose this vision?


How many people have forgone advantages How many people have forgone advantages of this world because of their love of one of this world because of their love of one day being with God? day being with God? (Mt 19:9-12)(Mt 19:9-12)


NKJ NKJ Matthew 19:9Matthew 19:9 - "And I say to you, - "And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery." 10 His who is divorced commits adultery." 10 His disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of disciples said to Him, "If such is the case of the man with the man with his his wife, wife, it is better not to it is better not to marrymarry." ."


11 But He said to them, "All cannot accept this 11 But He said to them, "All cannot accept this saying, but only saying, but only those those to whom it has been to whom it has been given: 12 "For there are eunuchs who were given: 12 "For there are eunuchs who were born thus from born thus from their their mother's womb, and there mother's womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men, and there are eunuchs who have and there are eunuchs who have made made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sakeheaven's sake. He who is able to accept . He who is able to accept it, it, let let him accept him accept it."it."

The Christian knows the The Christian knows the certainty of the world to comecertainty of the world to come

We know what will happen at our physical We know what will happen at our physical death. death. (Lk 16:22-23)(Lk 16:22-23)


NKJ NKJ Luke 16:22Luke 16:22 - "So it was that the - "So it was that the beggar died, and was beggar died, and was carried by the angels carried by the angels to Abraham's bosomto Abraham's bosom. The rich man also . The rich man also died and was buried. 23 "And being in died and was buried. 23 "And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.bosom.


Those who are righteous are escorted by the Those who are righteous are escorted by the angels of God to a place of paradise. angels of God to a place of paradise.


Those who are righteous are escorted by the Those who are righteous are escorted by the angels of God to a place of paradise. angels of God to a place of paradise.

Those who are unprepared likely have a Those who are unprepared likely have a terrifying death and a worse realization in terrifying death and a worse realization in the world to come.the world to come.


We know what will happen at our We know what will happen at our resurrection. resurrection.


We know what will happen at our We know what will happen at our resurrection. resurrection.

We will be raised in a physical body like We will be raised in a physical body like Jesus’. Jesus’. (2 Cor 4:13-14)(2 Cor 4:13-14)


NKJ NKJ 2 Corinthians 4:132 Corinthians 4:13 - And since we - And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, "I believed and therefore I what is written, "I believed and therefore I spoke," we also believe and therefore speak, spoke," we also believe and therefore speak, 14 knowing that He who 14 knowing that He who raised up the Lord raised up the Lord JesusJesus will will also raise us up with Jesusalso raise us up with Jesus, and , and will present will present us us with you.with you.


That body will then be changed to a That body will then be changed to a spiritual body. spiritual body. (1 Cor 15:50-55)(1 Cor 15:50-55)


NKJ NKJ 1 Corinthians 15:501 Corinthians 15:50 - Now this I say, - Now this I say, brethren, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of Godkingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit ; nor does corruption inherit incorruption. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: incorruption. 51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be we shall all be changedchanged -- 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of -- 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. incorruptible, and we shall be changed.


53 For this corruptible must put on 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and incorruption, and this mortal this mortal must must put on put on immortalityimmortality. 54 So when this corruptible has . 54 So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up Death is swallowed up in victoryin victory." 55 "O Death, where ." 55 "O Death, where is is your sting? your sting? O Hades, where O Hades, where is is your victory?“your victory?“


There will also be an angel escort as we There will also be an angel escort as we prepare to meet God. prepare to meet God. (Mk 13:26-27)(Mk 13:26-27)


NKJ NKJ Mark 13:26Mark 13:26 - "Then they will see the - "Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. 27 "And then power and glory. 27 "And then He will send He will send His angels, and gather together His elect His angels, and gather together His elect from the four windsfrom the four winds, from the farthest part , from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.of earth to the farthest part of heaven.


The world as we have seen it will be The world as we have seen it will be destroyed. destroyed. (2 Pt 3:10-11)(2 Pt 3:10-11)


NKJ NKJ 2 Peter 3:102 Peter 3:10 - But the day of the Lord - But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; the elements will melt with fervent heat; both both the earth and the works that are in it will be the earth and the works that are in it will be burned upburned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things . 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, will be dissolved, what manner what manner of persons of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godlinessought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,,


We have a taste of what heaven will be like! We have a taste of what heaven will be like! (Rev 21:1-5)(Rev 21:1-5)


NKJ NKJ Revelation 21:1Revelation 21:1 - Now I saw a new - Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride prepared as a bride adorned for her husbandadorned for her husband. .


3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, "Behold, the tabernacle of God "Behold, the tabernacle of God is is with men, with men, and and He will dwell with themHe will dwell with them, and , and they shall be they shall be His peopleHis people. God Himself will be with them . God Himself will be with them and and be be their God. 4 "their God. 4 "And God will wipe away And God will wipe away every tear from their eyesevery tear from their eyes; there shall be ; there shall be no no more death, nor sorrow, nor cryingmore death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall . There shall be be no more painno more pain, for the former things have , for the former things have passed away." passed away."


5 Then He who sat on the throne said, 5 Then He who sat on the throne said, "Behold, I make all things new." And He "Behold, I make all things new." And He said to me, "Write, for these words are true said to me, "Write, for these words are true and faithful.”and faithful.”


Can you imagine the blessings that the Can you imagine the blessings that the creator of this universe has for us? No, you creator of this universe has for us? No, you cannot! cannot! (1 Cor 2:9; Eph 3:20-21)(1 Cor 2:9; Eph 3:20-21)


NKJ NKJ 1 Corinthians 2:91 Corinthians 2:9 - But as it is - But as it is written: "written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of manNor have entered into the heart of man The The things which God has prepared for those things which God has prepared for those who love Him.“who love Him.“


NKJ NKJ Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is - Now to Him who is able to do able to do exceedingly abundantly above all exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or thinkthat we ask or think, according to the power , according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him that works in us, 21 to Him be be glory in the glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.forever and ever. Amen.


This is why the love of God is so powerful. This is why the love of God is so powerful. We do not deserve any of this, but we serve We do not deserve any of this, but we serve a God who describes himself as the source a God who describes himself as the source of all love. of all love. (1 Jn 4:8-11)(1 Jn 4:8-11)


NKJ NKJ 1 John 4:81 John 4:8 - He who does not love does - He who does not love does not know God, for not know God, for God is loveGod is love. 9 In this the . 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that world, that we might live through Himwe might live through Him. 10 In . 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son loved us and sent His Son to be to be the propitiation the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.we also ought to love one another.


We will also experience a great reunion.We will also experience a great reunion.


We will continue to be who we are after our We will continue to be who we are after our death.death.


We will continue to be who we are after our We will continue to be who we are after our death.death.

There was recognition of Moses and Elijah There was recognition of Moses and Elijah on the mount of transfiguration. on the mount of transfiguration. (Mt 17:3-4)(Mt 17:3-4)


NKJ NKJ Matthew 17:3Matthew 17:3 - And behold, - And behold, Moses Moses and Elijahand Elijah appeared to them, talking with appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, let us make here three You wish, let us make here three tabernacles: one for You, tabernacles: one for You, one for Moses, one for Moses, and one for Elijahand one for Elijah.”.”


We do not go out of existence! We continue We do not go out of existence! We continue to live joyfully as a child of God.to live joyfully as a child of God.


This makes death a blessed finish line to This makes death a blessed finish line to eternal fellowship with God.eternal fellowship with God.

The Powerful Death of a ChristianThe Powerful Death of a Christian

We need to see others finish the race We need to see others finish the race successfully. successfully. (2 Cor 4:16-18)(2 Cor 4:16-18)


NKJ NKJ 2 Corinthians 4:162 Corinthians 4:16 - Therefore we do - Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our not lose heart. Even though our outward outward man is perishingman is perishing, yet , yet the inward the inward man man is is being renewed day by daybeing renewed day by day. 17 For our light . 17 For our light affliction, which affliction, which is but for a momentis but for a moment, is , is working for us working for us a far more exceeding a far more exceeding and and eternal weight of gloryeternal weight of glory, ,


18 while 18 while we do not look at the things which we do not look at the things which are seenare seen, but at , but at the things which are not the things which are not seenseen. For the things which are seen . For the things which are seen are are temporarytemporary, but the things which are not , but the things which are not seen seen are are eternaleternal..


The life of a sacrificing faith is needed to be The life of a sacrificing faith is needed to be seen by others.seen by others.


Consider the example of some recent Consider the example of some recent funerals. The world can see the power of a funerals. The world can see the power of a living faith in those who live victoriously in living faith in those who live victoriously in suffering. suffering. (2 Cor 12:9-10)(2 Cor 12:9-10)


NKJ NKJ 2 Corinthians 12:92 Corinthians 12:9 - And He said to me, - And He said to me, ""My grace is sufficient for youMy grace is sufficient for you, for , for My My strength is made perfect in weaknessstrength is made perfect in weakness." ." Therefore most gladly I will rather Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my boast in my infirmitiesinfirmities, that , that the power of Christ may rest the power of Christ may rest upon meupon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in . 10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. persecutions, in distresses, for Christ's sake. For For when I am weak, then I am strongwhen I am weak, then I am strong..


I have also seen others throw away their I have also seen others throw away their faith because of wanting this life to be faith because of wanting this life to be easier. (Ex. Marriage, Divorce and easier. (Ex. Marriage, Divorce and remarriage)remarriage)


Do you hear voices in your head of those Do you hear voices in your head of those who have gone before?who have gone before?


Do you hear voices in your head of those Do you hear voices in your head of those who have gone before?who have gone before?

What a blessing for a child to see a parent What a blessing for a child to see a parent die in faith! die in faith!


The example and the words of the righteous The example and the words of the righteous will help you. will help you. (Prov 1:8-10)(Prov 1:8-10)


NKJ NKJ Proverbs 1:8Proverbs 1:8 - My son, hear the - My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; 9 For they forsake the law of your mother; 9 For they will be will be a graceful ornament on your heada graceful ornament on your head, , And And chains about your neckchains about your neck. 10 My son, if . 10 My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent.sinners entice you, Do not consent.


What example are you setting?What example are you setting?


We live in a lost world that has given up on We live in a lost world that has given up on Christianity because most have never seen a Christianity because most have never seen a living faith.living faith.



Never underestimate how God can use you Never underestimate how God can use you even though you appear weak and even though you appear weak and insignificant to the world.insignificant to the world.



Never underestimate how God can use you Never underestimate how God can use you even though you appear weak and even though you appear weak and insignificant to the world.insignificant to the world.

Your example may in time open the hearts Your example may in time open the hearts of others. of others. (1 Pt 2:11-12)(1 Pt 2:11-12)


NKJ NKJ 1 Peter 2:111 Peter 2:11 - Beloved, I beg - Beloved, I beg you you as as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 fleshly lusts which war against the soul, 12 having your conduct honorable among the having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when Gentiles, that when they speak against you they speak against you as evildoersas evildoers, they may, by , they may, by your your good works good works which they observe, which they observe, glorify God in the day glorify God in the day of visitationof visitation..


Do I have this confidence in God?Do I have this confidence in God?


You will find yourself joyfully taking the You will find yourself joyfully taking the more difficult path. more difficult path. (Mt 7:13-14)(Mt 7:13-14)


NKJ NKJ Matthew 7:13Matthew 7:13 - "Enter by the narrow - "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide gate; for wide is is the gate and broad the gate and broad is is the the way that leads to destruction, and there are way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. 14 "Because narrow many who go in by it. 14 "Because narrow is is the gate and difficult the gate and difficult is is the way which the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.leads to life, and there are few who find it.


You will find yourself often thinking of the You will find yourself often thinking of the world to come. world to come. (1 Pt 1:13)(1 Pt 1:13)


NKJ NKJ 1 Peter 1:131 Peter 1:13 - Therefore - Therefore gird up the gird up the loins of your mindloins of your mind, be sober, and , be sober, and rest rest your your hope fullyhope fully upon upon the grace that is to be the grace that is to be brought to youbrought to you at the revelation of Jesus at the revelation of Jesus Christ;Christ;


Be honest, are you hasting the day of the Be honest, are you hasting the day of the Lord?Lord?


Will your death lead to hopeless end or an Will your death lead to hopeless end or an endless hope?endless hope?


Will you death lead to hopeless end or an Will you death lead to hopeless end or an endless hope?endless hope?

We cannot know how to live until we know We cannot know how to live until we know how to die.how to die.

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