GOD WILL NOT FORGET OUR GOOD WORKS

PROCLAMATION

“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shown toward His name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.  And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end; That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”  Hebrews 6:10-12 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

These words were written by an unknown human author under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God to the Hebrew believers and indirectly to all believers.  In this sixth chapter the author urges the people of God to move on “from milk to meat,” from the elementary teachings of God to the more mature doctrine. (Hebrews 6:1-3)  He then begins to discuss those who have been enlightened by The Word of God and then fallen away. (Hebrews 6:4-8)  Although The Bible makes it clear that once we are saved, we cannot lose our salvation.  We cannot be taken out of the hand of God. (John 10:27-29)  We may fall out of fellowship with Him, but we will not lose the relationship.  He follows that by saying that The Lord God will not forget their good works. (Hebrews 6:10)  He concludes the chapter by encouraging them to persevere in faith because of the certainty of God’s promise. (Hebrews 6:13-20)

 

APPLICATION

The Lord God knows everything about everything, and He remembers all that we do.  We are encouraged to do good so that men can see our good works and give God glory. (Matthew 5:16)  Our good works will not save us.  Our salvation is based solely upon our belief in Christ. (John 3:16)  It is an unearned gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8-9)  However, we will be rewarded for doing good works when we have to give an account of our stewardship. (Luke 16:2 and Matthew 25:21 and 23)  Our good works will result in the rewards and crowns we receive in heaven. (Matthew 5:12, Luke 6:23, 2 Timothy 4:8, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4, and Revelation 2:10)  The Lord considers the good that we do to those who are in need as if we had done it unto Him. (Matthew 25:35-40)  So, keep on doing good works and helping God’s people and we will receive God’s promise.