Every Man According to His Works

‘From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and the chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, "Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not happen unto thee." But he turned, and said unto Peter, "Get thee behind me, Satan: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men." Then said Jesus unto his disciples, "If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward EVERY MAN ACCORDING TO HIS WORKS." '

(Matthew 16:21-27)

Which works? We must recognize when the Father reveals Christ Jesus to us; employ the keys of the kingdom of heaven, binding and loosing here on earth that which has been so in heaven. As the Holy Spirit reveals the testimony of Jesus, repent when correction comes, understanding how to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Him. The design of your salvation is in His hands, which we are required to WORK out with fear and trembling.