Jer 17:10. I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings.
1Co 3:11-15. 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 14 If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
Sanctification results as God works through our obedience. He tests us so we rely on Him and, in so pleasing, become more as Jesus, conformed to His image. Our ways in obedience do not earn salvation nor earn grace - but God still wants our hearts in it. We still reap what we sow, and what is not honoring to Him will burn up in the end. What glorifies God will bring reward, pleasing as a good and faithful servant toward eternity.
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