The apostle Peter described the faith that one might have as “being more precious than gold” (1 Peter 1:7). No matter what we might hope to gain in this life, nothing is as important as our faith in God.
To remind us of the importance of faith, notice again the points we have considered in these lessons:
- Faith allows us to please God (Hebrews 11:6).
- Faith leads to our justification (Romans 5:1).
- Faith allows us to be sons of God (Galatians 3:26).
- Faith lets Christ dwell in our hearts (Ephesians 3:17).
- Faith gives us understanding (Hebrews 11:3).
- Faith is the standard by which we live (2 Corinthians 5:7).
- Faith gives us stability (Colossians 2:7).
- Faith is a shield to protect us (Ephesians 6:16).
- Faith gives us victory over the world (1 John 5:4).
- Faith saves us (1 Peter 1:9).
In the end, as our time on earth draws to a close, all that will matter is whether we can make the same affirmation as Paul: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (2 Timothy 4:7). If we keep the faith, we will receive the reward of “the crown of righteousness” (2 Timothy 4:8). Let us determine to be “faithful until death” (Revelation 2:10) so that we do not miss out on the reward that God has offered to us.
