Peace to you all! I need to restate:
Quote:
"... the risk is huge that more likely than not they will not remain loyal... especially if they don't receive what they "expected" (Matthew 20:13-15)..."
And we see this ALL the time, do we not, when someone loses a loved one unexpectedly, when ones become disillusioned because they found out their religion was false, or when they realize (or think) they're not who or what they thought they were in relation to JAH and Christ. These are those who most quickly prove the Adversary TRUE as to
them. They prove their "service" was never out of love but based on a "What's God gonna do/doing for
me?" scenario.
Quote:
"... or ultimately will want further, even greater "payment" at some point."
Which is exactly what occurred with Ad'Ham... with
his loyalty going to whoever made him, in
his mind, at least, the "best" offer.
JaH and Christ hold out rulership with Christ... and everlasting life. But... in the future. Some... many... most, though, want their "reward" now and in ways related to
this world and [i]it's[i] "kingdom" (
Luke 4:5-7.
That's why love must be the TRUE and driving "force" for this "work." Its the only thing that will withstand ALL that this world and its ruler can "test" us with (
Job 1:9-12; 2:3-7; Luke 4:9-13).
Just some things to consider -
Peace to you all!
Your servant, sister, and a slave of Christ,
Shel