Spiritual growth and rewards
English: Peresopnytsia Gospels. 1556-1561. Miniature of Saint Matthew. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) “Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.” 2 PETER 1:10–11 The pursuit of virtue results in assurance now and eternal reward later. Assurance is a great blessing, as Peter tells us in verse 10 of today’s passage. However, it is not the only thing you will enjoy if you are pursuing godly virtues . Years ago a Jewish teenager named Marvin learned about the additional blessing of rewards from the lady who led him to Christ . Before he left home to join the Marines as a struggling, often persecuted believer, she told him: “You’re a true Christian , Marvin…. One day when your earthly life ends you will go to Heaven because of what the Mes