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loss; but he himself shall be saved, yet so as through fire.

It seems that Christians today have given little thought to the issue of reward. There

are many who live carelessly, pursuing the things of the carnal nature. Many believe that
salvation is enough, that having obtained it, there is nothing else that God requires of them.

They therefore walk in oblivion, ignorant of God’s voice and His desire for them.
Consider again the parable of the stewards from Luke 12:42-48. The Lord indicates

that there are some who will be found faithful and waiting. These are called blessed.
Additionally, there are those who will say in their heart that the master delays and they will

begin to carouse and act wickedly, mistreating others. These will be cut to pieces and
assigned a portion with the unbelievers.

There is another group, however. This group is those who were ignorant of their
master’s will. They did things worthy of a flogging, but they received fewer stripes because

they were unaware of their master’s will.
Without a doubt, it is desirable to be among those who are faithful. It is better to

receive praise and reward than a reprimand and stripes. Many will suffer loss, whether their

disobedience springs from wicked carnality or ignorance of God’s will. As we will see, this
loss extends even to whether the saints of God will be counted worthy to be among those
who are called the Bride of Christ.