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So I reflected on all this, attempting to clear it all up. I concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hand of God; whether a person will be loved or hated—no one knows what lies ahead.
Ecclesiastes 9:1, NET
One of Jesus’ most comforting parables is that of the sheep and goats (Matthew 25:31-46). The sheep are those who inherit the Kingdom of God based on their faith that was manifested in humble acts of service: providing a meal, a drink, hospitality, clothing, medicine, or visitation. Think how many millions of such acts have been performed by Christians through the centuries that have gone unnoticed and unheralded by the world. The righteous are not always rewarded, nor are the wicked always punished—but God sees them all.
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