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dennis62
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Some Christians serve God just so that they might receive a Blessing. Then because they get nothing for their efforts they gripe and complain. Then they look around at wicked people and see them prospering. That really gets them to talking about how it is a waste of time to serve God. God knows all and sees all. He has a book a book of remembrance of those that honored God for the right reasons, and they will get their reward when it is due time. Those that are wicked have their reward now, but not in the Kingdom.
13 Your words of rebellion against Me have been strong. Yet you ask, “What have we said against You?”
14 You have said, “Serving God is a waste of time,” and, “What benefits have we received by following Him as we mourned on our journey before the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies?
15 Now we believe the bluster of the arrogant and agree they are blessed; we encourage the wicked who also test God and escape.”
16 Then those who fear the Eternal One consulted each other about God’s charges, each one to his neighbor, and the Eternal One paid attention and heard. A book of remembrance was written before Him for those who honored the Eternal One and valued His name and the good reputation.
Eternal One:
17 And they will be Mine on that day when I, the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies, make My unique treasure—which is the kingdom of Israel. I will have pity on them as a man has pity on his son who serves him.
18 And you will return and notice the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those serving God and those not serving Him.
Malachi 3: 13-18 The Voice Bible.
13 Your words of rebellion against Me have been strong. Yet you ask, “What have we said against You?”
14 You have said, “Serving God is a waste of time,” and, “What benefits have we received by following Him as we mourned on our journey before the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies?
15 Now we believe the bluster of the arrogant and agree they are blessed; we encourage the wicked who also test God and escape.”
16 Then those who fear the Eternal One consulted each other about God’s charges, each one to his neighbor, and the Eternal One paid attention and heard. A book of remembrance was written before Him for those who honored the Eternal One and valued His name and the good reputation.
Eternal One:
17 And they will be Mine on that day when I, the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies, make My unique treasure—which is the kingdom of Israel. I will have pity on them as a man has pity on his son who serves him.
18 And you will return and notice the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those serving God and those not serving Him.
Malachi 3: 13-18 The Voice Bible.