Living a lifetime of true manliness isn’t one in all obligation or religious duty alone. God guarantees everlasting reward for his disciples, and all things work together for good for any who love the Father and are called based on his redemptive purpose (Romans 8:28). The expectation of everlasting reward undergirds the entire Bible, especially the New Testament. One such example is present in Matthew 5:12, where Jesus declares,
“Rejoice and be glad because great is your reward in heaven.”
In context, Christ speaks of when people will mock and abuse believers, and he declares that enduring hardships and persecution for the sake of righteousness will end in a heavenly reward. Additionally, the Bible often portrays heaven as a spot of everlasting joy, peace, and achievement. Revelations 21:4 describes it as a realm where God will wipe away every tear, and there might be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain.
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Furthermore, the parables shared by Jesus steadily emphasize the importance of investing in everlasting treasures moderately than earthly ones. In Matthew 6:19-20, Jesus advises, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” Heaven, the everlasting home, is where those that follow Christ will live perpetually, so men should do all they’ll to live for and spend money on that everlasting Kingdom.
While now we have loads of bad examples of men in our culture, from weak to overbearing, our world needs men just like the Scripture describes. Men of true manliness infuse the instance of Christ through their roles and responsibilities, bringing hope to our communities and the longer term. Through grace and encouragement, let’s support godly men of their calling.
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