2009-10-07T17:34:10-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/diligence/ http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2011:6&version=KJV 2009-10-07T17:34:10-05:00 It is through faith that we are saved. God rewards those who put their faith in Him, and who earnestly and diligently seek Him. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%206:10-12&version=NIV 2009-08-07T09:18:14-05:00 Once saved, Christians are expected to serve God and grow in the faith diligently throughout their lives. There's no time to rest on our laurels; God has plenty of work for us to do on earth. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/It-Really-Is-How-You-Play-The-Game-4406 2008-08-28T11:34:10-05:00 Well, at least on God's team. That's why Jesus' finish line commendation for His players will be, "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Matthew 25:21), not "Well done, good and successful servant." What God cares about - what God rewards - is an all-out effort. The results are in His hands. The effort is in yours. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/The-Simple-Secret-Of-An-All-Star-3912 2008-07-28T17:04:12-05:00 Interestingly enough, that's exactly what makes someone a star in God's book - faithfully showing up for work every day. For whatever work God has given you to do - at home, at your workplace, at school, in your ministry.