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NASB | Job 21:15 'Who is the Almighty, that we should serve Him, And what would we gain if we entreat Him?' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Job 21:15 'Who [and what] is the Almighty, that we should serve Him? And what would we gain if we plead with Him?' [Ex 5:2] |
Subject: Pragmatism is of the World |
Bible Note: Good day Doc! Please take a look at 2 Tim 4:8 - You wrote: "The reason we submit to Christ as Lord and Savior is not because of any benefit we derive. We submit to Him because He IS Lord and Savior." Recently I was told that believers who live for, look for and long for the appearing of Christ will receive a crown of righteousness as a reward. Those who don't do these things will not receive this crown. Is this principle of "rewards" part of the pragmatism that you are talking about? I am being told that it is for my future benefit IF I serve the Lord now . . . this opens up (for me anyway) the whole "motivation" issue. Flawed beings that we are, how can one possibly submit with pure motives? Grace - it is indeed humbling. Comments? mommapbs |