How should belief in resurrection influence our daily decisions and actions? Anchoring Truth from Acts 24:15 “There will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked” (Acts 24:15). What the Resurrection Confirms about God • He is just—no deed remains unaddressed. • He is faithful—His promises reach beyond the grave. • He is powerful—death itself must yield to His command. Daily Choices Shaped by Resurrection Hope • Moral integrity: Temptations lose appeal when eternity is in view (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:10). • Sacrificial love: Time, money, and energy invested in others gain eternal value (cf. Matthew 25:40). • Courageous witness: People live forever somewhere; that urgency fuels evangelism (cf. Acts 17:31). • Forgiveness: Trusting God to settle accounts frees us to release offenses now (cf. Romans 12:19). • Contentment: Earthly losses are brief compared to coming glory (cf. Romans 8:18). Choosing Righteousness When No One Is Watching • Private purity matters; hidden thoughts will be revealed (Luke 12:2–3). • Integrity at work honors the Judge who sees every timecard (Colossians 3:23–24). Stewardship under Eternal Audit • Talents: Develop skills for kingdom usefulness, not mere self-promotion (Matthew 25:14-30). • Treasure: Give generously; heavenly accounts yield the highest return (Matthew 6:19-21). • Time: Prioritize worship, discipleship, and service over fleeting amusements (Ephesians 5:15-16). Persevering through Trials • Suffering becomes seed that blooms after resurrection (John 12:24). • No labor done for Christ is wasted—every unseen act will be rewarded (1 Corinthians 15:58, paraphrased). Encouraging One Another with the Coming Day • Comfort grieving believers with the certainty of reunion (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18). • Spur one another to love and good works as the Day approaches (Hebrews 10:24-25). Living as Citizens of the Age to Come • Set minds “on things above” where Christ is (Colossians 3:1-4, paraphrased). • Hold possessions loosely, relationships dearly, and the gospel boldly. • Walk in joyful anticipation—today’s obedience echoes forever. Belief in resurrection is not a distant doctrine; it is the lens that clarifies every decision, fuels every act of love, and steadies every step until faith becomes sight. |
    |