Over time we will come finally to the spiritual position of the folks.
The realities of life, what you do each day defines you, you sow to the Spirit
and reap life or to the flesh and reap death.
This is not an argument. Sadly many just want to discourage righteousness,
pour scorn on those who desire to follow with the words, it is pointless.
When Lot left Soddom and Gomorrah the people would have said the same.
Jesus rewards good works, and now I know why, because the enemy hates
them. It is the gifts of love that define the Kingdom of heaven, they are eternal
and carry His name.
At the end of your life what will you be thankful for? Your sin, your work or the gifts
of love you gave despite all the evil and bitterness that rages about.
Maybe you do not see, but the love in our hearts through Christ and eternity make this
possible. All you see in the body of Christ is founded on this, carrying ones cross daily
counting the cost as worthy of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
You change eternity by these gifts, never devalue them, you are a child of the King.