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rips through my neighborhood and levels our house. My family escapes bodily injury, yet we lose nearly everything we own. Sifting through the rubble the next day, emotions swirl through my mind. I’m thrilled that my wife and children are safe.Things can be replaced, people can’t. But, at the same time, I regret that I failed to make proper preparation, especial- ly after being warned. Just like we were saved from the storm and still suffered loss, millions will escape the “flames of judgment,” yet rue the missed possibilities.These missed opportunities include rewards that will constitute a key element of judgment seat activity. This truth creates a spiritual paradox. Our driving motive in kingdom life should be to please God and serve others. However, Scripture teaches that believers can anticipate the fol- lowing tributes, the first being praise. If you appreciate being told that you’re doing a good job and making a difference, just think what it’s going to be like hearing it from Christ. Just days before being crucified, Jesus told a parable that contains specific end time implications. Before leaving on a journey, a master gave three of his servants money—five, two and one talent respectively.While the boss was away, one ser- vant buried his talent. The other two, however, doubled their money.The master returned and said to these two, “Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master” (Mat- thew 25:21,23). Because the servant was faithful with a little, he was given authority over a lot.This clearly indicates the possibility in eternity for increased responsibility . Perhaps you’re thinking,“I want less responsibility, not more. I figured heaven would be

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