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Pay attention to the word of God, you who know righteousness and are in right standing with God; do not fear the taunting of men, or be distressed at their reviling. Listen to me, you who meditate on the instructions of the Lord; do not fear human scorn, and do not be upset when they abuse you for doing good.
Anyone who wants to do right and obey the teaching of the Lord with his/her heart, must not be discouraged when others insult such a person, and say hurtful things. If you cherish the laws of God in your heart; you will not be afraid of people’s contempt, or their slanderous talk, because it is a distraction; according to the Book of Isaiah which says, “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, you people in whose heart is My law: Do not fear the reproach of men, nor be afraid of their insults.” Isaiah 51:7. If the teaching of the Holy Bible is fixed in your heart; you will not be upset when people taunt you, or be discouraged by their ridicule. You are very fortunate, and you will be rewarded for what you have done; if you are not tired of doing good. It shall be well with you, and you will eat the fruit of your deeds; if you are not weary of doing right. You are blessed, and you will consume the product of your labor; if you continuously do right and good. We are reassuring the godly people that their good living will pay off, and they will receive the reward of their acts/deeds; according to the Book of Isaiah which says, “Say to the righteous that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.” Isaiah 3:10. Remember, those who do right and good persistently will be blessed, and they will enjoy the rich reward they have earned.
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Every soul who intends to inherit the kingdom of heaven must turn his/her back on a sinful lifestyle; such a person must start doing what is right and good.
You need to do good instead of evil, and try to live at peace with everybody if you want to please God. Turning away from evil, start doing good and embracing peace, is a criterion to be acceptable to God. If you forsake all immoral acts and wrongdoings; by spending your time doing right and good; then you are heaven bound. The Bible attested to this fact by saying, “Depart from evil and do good; Seek peace and pursue it.” Psalm 34:14. You must turn away from what is lustful and start doing what is good for God to be delighted in you. It is the instructions of the Lord to depart from evil and do good; in order to live securely anywhere on earth. If you stop sinning and start doing right, you will keep living and be secure forever. If you want to be admitted into the Eternal Home, leave your evil, low-down ways and live a good life before God. For the heavens to recognize you; turn your back on evil, work for good continuously and do not quit; according to the Bible passage which says, “Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell forevermore.” Psalm 37:27. Turn away from nefarious activities, do what is right and you will enjoy lasting security. It is simple; avoid evil, do good, and live forever. If Jesus Christ was destined to suffer in order to be glorified, don’t you think you too should suffer for God’s glory?
Inasmuch as there is far more to this life than trusting in Christ, but you must also suffer for Him. Therefore, be prepared to share in Christ’s suffering by living in a way that brings honor and glory to the Good News of Messiah. Make sure that your everyday life is worthy of the Gospel of Christ, and live in a way that will make you a credit to the message of Christ. It is important that your way of life is in conformity with the requirements of the Gospel of Christ and proclaim the Good News by helping each other with your troubles. God wants you to live creatively; and if someone falls into sin forgivingly restore such a person; so that your own sins will be forgiven. Whenever you are sharing one another’s burden; you are fulfilling the law of Christ; and sharing indirectly in His suffering. Enduring one another’s troublesome faults is a way of partaking in Christ’s suffering and if you do not relent you will reign eternally with Him. Unless you share other people’s burden and you are faithful to the end, you cannot proclaim to share in the suffering of Jesus Christ. The truth of the Lord is divine; so any manipulation of the truth will attract penalty from God.
The wrath of God will descend from heaven upon those who are crushing the truth; therefore abstain from wicked acts. One of the best ways to evade punishment and realize your goal of living eternally in Paradise is not to stifle the truth under any circumstance. Any God-fearing person will not render the truth dumb and inoperative by his/her conduct. Inasmuch as God will penalize the people who are silencing the truth with injustice; why not refrain from every form of evil? Are you among the people who are hindering the truth with their unrighteousness? Do you know that the people who are suppressing the truth will not be admitted into the heavenly kingdom; unless they change? For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness. Romans 1:18 |
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