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2 Corinthians 5: 1 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed,

we have a building from God ….

2 Corinthians 5 •  4 While we live in these earthly bodies, we groan

and sigh •  1 For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is

destroyed …. •  Mark 8:34, Jesus said: “If anyone would come

after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me”

We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed.

John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you..

2 Cor 5:8 We are confident, I say, and would prefer to be away from the body and at home with the Lord. 9 So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body

or away from it. 10 For we must all appear before the so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things

done while in the body, whether good or bad.

•  Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

•  Romans 14:12 So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.

•  Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the Day of Judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak

•  To the servants who were faithful and put their talents to work, the master says, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’ (Matthew 25:21, 23)

•  Matthew 6:20 “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal”

1 Cor. 3:10-15 10 …. each one should build with care. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their 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 person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved - even though only as one escaping through the flames.

2 Cor 5:8 9 So we make it our goal to please Him, whether we are at home in the body or away from

it. 10 For we must all appear before the so that each of us may receive what is due us for the

things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

What are we to do while here on earth?

•  Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot

•  14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”

What are we to do while here on earth?

•  Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

What are we to do while here on earth?

•  Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven” 

•  Matthew 28: 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”