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Adapted from Church of the Highlands series Legacy - Part 3: Treasures in Heaven (2012)
GENEROUS 2017_pt2: The Reward Test
The Lord wants us to live our lives intentionally.
But many may not understand this intent… let’s discuss…
People who are leaving a legacy are focusing on eternity – they have a different perspective on life…
[SHARE PERSONAL STORY]
Here is what the end looks like…
Two judgements
Heaven/Hell - The Great White Throne Judgement
Judgement for our lives (works) - God is a rewarder.
Judgement as like an Olympic judge
“That’s not fair!” – Skewed minds about fairness.
Nowadays, all kids get trophy… back in the day, you actually had to win!
God is a rewarder!
Reward:
1) Greek = mis-thos: wages or salary
2) Greek = apo-didi-mie: to repay
[BUT] many are thinking, right now, I don’t want that!
Thank you!
That is the right heart… but He still wants to do it!
It’s no different than the way you want to bless your own kids…
[STORY] Adam filling up the refrigerator…
God is a rewarder!
(Heb 11:6)
The whole New Testament ends with this concept…
“According to each person’s work” – many have a problem with this part of the verse.
“Works” doesn’t necessarily signify isolated acts, but rather an overall way of living - living for Christ!
[PAYOFF] - Isn’t it the heart, not the actions?
Yes, and the heart He is looking for, acts!
[STORY] – but it’s like Julie Greer, kidney donor.
[BUT STILL] Be careful, this teaching can become works based pretty fast!
“Grace” or “works” – some people think you’ve got to choose…
You are saved by grace through faith in Christ (no works), BUT faith without works is dead.
(James 2:17)
God doesn’t need your works, the world does!
[IMPORTANT] - The judgement isn’t between each one of us - judging your works against your neighbor’s works - it’s between you and God.
Romans 14:4 - Who are you to judge someone else's servant?
To their own master, servants stand or fall...
[SO] how do I know if I am seeking the right thing?...
Here are some “reward tests”…
The reward test
Even our “works” will be tested…
[SO] what is the test?
The test of relationship.
Why did you do the work?
Your love for Jesus!
Why do you serve?
Why do you give?
Why do you tithe?
[AT CONNECT CHURCH] - We give - time, talent, treasure - because we love Christ and because so, we love people and want to fulfill His mission through this house!The test of motive.
The test of motive.
Why are you doing it?...
[PAYOFF] Be careful not to fall into the wrong motive.
(trouble with prosperity message).
2 Cor 9:11 – “so that you can be generous on every occasion”
The test of love.
Always thinking of the person on the receiving end…
The test of eternity.
1) Love Jesus, 2) right motive, 3) love people, now… 4) eternity.
[PAYOFF] Compassion with Gospel
Treasures in Heaven
[SO] what do we do with all of this?
I want us to be a church that leverages everything we do for an eternal purpose!
[NOW] here’s our rally cry for living generously…
1. Realize that God owns everything!
House, car, air we breathe!
[STORY] Ever buy your kids some candy, then they won’t share??
Once Adam was given a pack of gum, he tore it in half and gave to me – I saved that pack to this day, cherished his gift!
2. Manage everything you have on His behalf!
Use me and my stuff for your purpose!
Leveraging my life!
Looking for ways to serve!
Tip big, hold the elevator, give to those that ask!
3. Focus your whole life towards the eternal!
“The greatest deterrent to leaving a legacy is the illusion that earth is our home.”
– Chris Hodges
[PAYOFF] Realize you are just passing through!
You’ll live differently
Take Away
Understand that this life is not your own!
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