Retain the reward

Friends,

There is an old proverb ... "Don't believe everything you hear."

In every country, culture and society, we can find men and women of high moral standards. They demonstrate great integrity. They attend church faithfully. They earn the respect of their neighbors everyday. And when they speak, those around them stop and listen.

2 John 1:7-8
For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.
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It is far too easy for us, as believers, to fall prey to the logic and smooth words of people that the world holds in esteem. After all, they are respected in the community. Remember, friends, that the world hates Christ Jesus. If worldly men and women are falling over themselves to show honor and respect to someone, then chances are pretty good that they are not speaking the whole truth.

Be aware of these deceivers. You and I have every right to desire to keep the reward of salvation that Christ has earned for us. To do so, we must be watchful over the words we accept as "truth." The Lord Jesus Christ was not just another great man in our history. He is the Son of the Living God. He conquered death. He is seated at the Father's right hand. And He will return in victory to judge the living and the dead. Remember these truths and hold fast to them.

Be encouraged, Jose