Faithful Regardless - audio reference scriptures and notes

In spite of what you see, should you remain faithful?
Is the sacrifice worth it or all for nothing?

A common challenge for a believer is to remain faithful to
Christ in spite of what you see.
For example ...

when you see the prosperity of non-believers and

you're s

till

struggling

, --

when you don’t see immediate results from the
sacrifices you’ve made, -- and
especially when you see failure and weakness

in others.

Psalms 73 verses 2, 3, 12, 13, 16 & 17

2. But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well

nigh

slipped.

3. For I was envious at the foolish,

when I saw

the prosperity of

the

wicked.

12. Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they

increase in riches.

13. Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my

hands in

innocency.

16. When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

17. Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I

their

end.

In spite of what you see, it’s not all for nothing. Your
sacrifice has meaning, it has value and it has a great
reward, but you must remain faithful.

Faithful in attendance,
Faithful in reading and
Faithful in seeking for understanding.

Christ sacrificed His life for us. Was it worth it? -or-
Was it all for nothing?

Scripture References:

Job 4 verse 8 Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and
sow wickedness, reap the same.

Psalms 126 verses 5 & 6

5. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.

6. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall

doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with

him.

Psalms 37 verse 16 A little that a righteous man hath is better
than the riches of many wicked.

2 Peter 1 verse 10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence
to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things,
ye shall never fall: