1 Corinthians 3:11–19 “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man
build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because
it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what
sort it is. If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall
receive a reward. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but
he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire."
I think that preachers often
misrepresent the truth of this passage of scripture. The judgment seat of Christ that awaits every
Christian is one of determining rewards—not exposing sin. Scripture is clear in declaring that the
believer is clothed in the righteousness of Christ and that our sins have been
removed as far as east is from west. It
is our works that will be judged as to whether they qualify for reward. I believe the deciding factor will be one of
motive. Were they done with a pure
motive to honor the Savior? Were they
done in accordance with the will of God as declared in His word?
This judgment is not something that
should make the child of God afraid, but should encourage us in our desire to
serve Him. It’s amazing to me that He
has provided a way for us to go to heaven, let alone that He desires to reward
us for choosing to serve Him in love.
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