Earthly and Heavenly Rewards

Choice 1: Matthew 19:16-30; 20:1-16 Earthly and Heavenly Rewards

1

What indications can you find that suggest why the young man decided not to follow the savior?

He was struggling with the idea of selling all that he had in order to follow the savior.

How does Matthew 6:19-24 help explain his choice?

He treasured things of the earth more than he treasured things in heaven. He did not understand that the values of things of heaven are greater because they do not corrupt. They cannot be stolen.  His heart was in the wrong place.

What blessings did the Savior promise to those who make sacrifices to follow Him?

If therefore thine ^aeye be ^bsingle, thy whole body shall be full of ^clight. Essentially they will become prepared to enter into

In order for you to desire to follow Christ you should kneel before God and ask him for his help to overcome your faults that are preventing you from doing so. You should keep the commandments so that the spirit is not offended and can stay with you to.  Be willing to give up things of little or no worth in order to gain the biggest blessings of this life and eternity.  Be meek and humble, even as a little child.

2.

The hour the laborers were hired	How much the man agreed to pay	Hours worked	How much they were actually paid
1st	A penny/ Day	12 Hours	1 penny
3rd	What so ever is right	9 Hours	1 penny
6th	What so ever is right	6 Hours	1 penny
9th	What so ever is right	3 Hours	1 penny
11th	What so ever is right	1 Hour	1 penny

3. We learn that God will treat everyone equally.  Even though some may be or promising stalwart now doesn’t mean that we cannot fall for a time and same with those that were raised without the church.  They can find it and give it there all once they do.  God is no respecter of persons.

It helps converts to realize that everyone will be treated equal and God will give everyone the opportunity to hear and share to gospel.

If I could talk to someone who feels that they are being treated unfairly I would say the quote “ I complained and complained about all the walking until I ran into someone who didn’t have feet” Life is about seeing the bigger picture.  If we do we will understand that everything God does is just and equal.