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###### The Justice of God Assures the Returns

{Proof That the Heavenly Trade is the Best Trade

The Heavenly Trade Is the Most Profitable Trade

The Heavenly Trade Brings Sure Returns

The Justice of God Assures the Returns}

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister” (Hebrews 6:10 NKJV). God’s justice237 assures that the ventures of believers are safely returned to their harbor; He has promised it and cannot be unfaithful. Nor is it consistent with His honor to put believers on work that is unprofitable to them. “I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I the Lord speak the truth; I declare what is right” (Isaiah 45:19 ESV).238 Noble-minded people love to see their servants thrive. Do you think Christ will let His laborers be losers? Their works will surely follow them into their rest (Revelation 14:13).239 Because God’s given word is at stake, this will be true no matter how hidden their works may be during their earthly journey to their rest.

237Of ourselves we deserve nothing from God except Hell. But God’s justice and truth compel Him to keep His sovereignly and mercifully made promises.

238The NASB puts a waste place for vain. The Hebrew תֹּהוּ [to´-hoo] can have either meaning.

239“Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, ‘Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ‘Yes,’ says the Spirit, ‘that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them’” (Revelation 14:13 NKJV).

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