The Patience and the contentious

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Romans 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 2:8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 2:9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 2:10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.

God will judge each of us according to our works. For those who are saved, God does judge our works for the purpose of determining heavenly rewards (2 Corinthians 5:10).

 Further, if someone was able to seek glory and honour and immortality by persistently doing good works, God would absolutely give to that person eternal life. 

A perfectly truthful, sincere person would follow God's will perfectly for their entire life and that would mean salvation. 

Romans 2:8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 2:9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

Now here, Paul addresses the alternative to those who seek God by obeying His will and His word. God will give "wrath and fury" to those who are self-seeking and don't obey His truth. Instead, these people obey their own unrighteous desires. Having seen this, God will express His anger toward them in judgment. 

There is no one that will not have a reward from God, and our deeds here on earth will determine the reward we will get. 

It is better to live in patience, in well doing, obeying the will of God in obedience so as to enjoy the the blessings God has purposed for them that walk in His ways. 

God bless you. 

Prayer Key:

1. Lord thank you for the blessing of today in Jesus Christ name 

2. Lord, forgive me for living contrary to your will in Jesus Christ name. 

3. Lord, help be to continually live my life in obedience to your words and will in Jesus Christ name. 

4. Thank you Lord for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.