For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
1 Corinthians 3:11-14
Do Works matter? Absolutely they do. As Paul says, we will be saved based on the foundation of Christ, but rewards come for our works. As in the Parable of the Talents, do we take the time, talent and treasure that God has given us and make the most of it? Are we constantly seeking to please him and glorify him? Or do we sit back with what looks like a complete lack of appreciation for what He's done for us?
God is not concerned with your past. He cares about what you decide to do From This Moment forward. What will you do? Please him with all your heart, mind, soul and strength? Or will you present to him the minimum you believe is necessary to get by? That's up to you.
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