Gospel workers live a valuable life

Just as the same material produces a different value according to how it is used, the same person can produce a different spiritual worth according to how he is used. It will be the most valuable life if we are used in the work of God─the gospel─above all else, following the example of Christ who came to this earth in order to make us the most valuable beings.

2 Co 3:5-6 『. . . but our competence comes from God. He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant─not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.』

God wants us to be the gospel workers; He is most pleased when we preach the new covenant. By human standards, it may not seem so valuable, but the Bible shows that from God's point of view, the workers of the new covenant are the people who possess the greatest value.

No matter how competent a doctor may be on this earth, he cannot raise the dead and give them eternal life. However great a man's power is, he has no authority to allow people into heaven. However, the workers of the new covenant are preaching the Passover that can save the souls, who are doomed to die because they sinned against God in heaven, and lead them safely to the kingdom of heaven. God has acknowledged those who guide all people to the path of life and help them to live a valuable life as the most valuable beings.

That's why the apostles including Peter followed Jesus' call immediately and delightfully. At that time, they probably didn't know that following Jesus was the way to the glory of the everlasting heavenly kingdom, but where are they now? They must be greatly rejoicing with an inexpressible and glorious joy right beside God.

We should never give up such a meaningful and valuable life or turn away from it. According to what kind of work we do, our value becomes different.



To be continued.

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