Remember the reward that lies ahead. (Hebrews 6:11-12)

Hebrews 6:11-12

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

¹¹ We want each of you to be faithful to the very end. We want you to be sure of what you hope for. ¹² We don’t want you to slow down. Instead, be like those who have faith and are patient. They will receive what God promised.

Hope keeps the Christian from becoming lazy or feeling bored. Like an athlete, train hard and run well, remembering the reward that lies ahead (see Philippians 3:14 below).

Philippians 3:14

New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

¹⁴ I move on toward the goal to win the prize. God has appointed me to win it. The heavenly prize is Christ Jesus himself.

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