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COGwriter<\/a><\/p>\n

The old Radio Church of God published the following by Dr. Herman Hoeh:<\/p>\n

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What Will Each Church Member\u2019s Duty Be?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

HAVE you ever thought about what YOUR JOB will be in the Kingdom? About what Christ will have you \u00a0do in the millennium? About how you qualify<\/em> for that responsibility?<\/p>\n

What Christ Expects of Every Church Member<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salvation is a gift from God. It is absolutely free. But you can lose it!<\/p>\n

Since salvation is something you can lose, then God must have set terms or conditions upon which He grants it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time you understood what those terms or conditions are.<\/p>\n

First, notice how one may lose salvation – why some are thrust out of the Kingdom of God, while others are saved.<\/p>\n

Jesus said of those who perish:<\/p>\n

\u201cCast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth\u201d (Matt. 25:30).<\/p>\n

What made this man unprofitable?<\/p>\n

Why did Christ refuse him admission into the Kingdom of God ? Wherein had he failed?<\/p>\n

The answer is found in verses 21 and 23. To those who are to receive salvation, who will inherit the Kingdom of God, Jesus said: \u201cWell done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things<\/em>, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do you grasp it? Do you see the difference? The unprofitable servant was not faithful<\/em> in carrying out the few duties given him in this life! He had not learned to master his time, he had not learned to master his human nature, he had not learned to rule his family -or, if a woman \u2013 to rule her children. He hadn\u2019t improved his mind or put his income to work-even though he knew better! All he could say to his Lord was – \u201cI knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: and I was afraid, and went and hid my talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine\u201d (verses 24 – 25).<\/p>\n

He buried his talent. He was careless about life\u2019s responsibilities. He didn\u2019t call upon God for the help he needed. He lacked faith, which is a gift of the Spirit of God. He had not overcome. His Judge condemned him: \u201cThou wicked and slothful servant , . . \u201d (v. 26) .<\/p>\n

Too many members in God\u2019s Church today are like the unprofitable servant. An AWFUL fate awaits them unless they wake up! They are failing the ONE CONDITION Jesus Christ set for every church member: \u201cTo him that OVERCOMETH.\u201d<\/p>\n

But what does it mean to overcome?<\/p>\n

The dictionary defines it as: \u201cto master, prevail over, surmount, overwhelm, be victorious over, to win, to get the better of, to conquer.\u201d<\/p>\n

How many of you are mastering your job, your children, your human nature with God\u2019s help? Are you surmounting obstacles? Gaining the victory over bad habits? Conquering your weaknesses?<\/p>\n

In short – are you overcoming like Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel? Israel means, in Hebrew, \u201cprevailer with God\u201d – or, \u201cruler with God.\u201d<\/p>\n

Do you know what Jacob will be doing in the Kingdom of God? What this Philadelphia Era of the Church will be doing? What your individual responsibility will be? Everyone of us will be ruling under Christ – IF we have first, in this life, here and now, surrendered our wills to Him, and have let Him rule in and through us. No one will be there who has not come under Christ\u2019s authority, or who has not learned to rule with Christ in the little duties and jobs we have in this life.<\/p>\n

Different Degrees of Authority<\/strong><\/p>\n

But just as we do not all exercise the same kind of rule and authority now, so there are different kinds of responsibility in the Kingdom of God. Not all will have the same office. Not all will face the same duties. \u2026<\/p>\n

We are the Church that has been used to restore the truth and the pattern of God\u2019s Government. \u00a0\u2026<\/p>\n

Notice that at the end of each of the seven stages in the history of God\u2019s Church there is a definite promise for the Church which carries on God\u2019s WORK during that particular period. You will find these seven promises recorded in Rev. 2:7, 10 and 11, 17, 26 to 28; 3:4 and 5, 12, 21. \u2026<\/p>\n

To each Church epoch DIFFERENT PROMISES are granted! \u2026 Some Churches are promised a special duty<\/em>. \u2026<\/p>\n

All who overcome are to inherit the Kingdom of God-they will constitute the Kingdom. But they will not all occupy the same position in the Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Jesus Christ does not occupy the same position as the Father. Yet both of them have eternally constituted the Kingdom of God.<\/p>\n

The \u201csaints shall judge the world\u201d (I Corinthians 6:2), but some will be qualified to judge greater matters than others. \u201cWe shall reign on the earth\u201d (Revelation\u00a0 5: 10), but we shall not all reign over the same territory or people.<\/p>\n

We shall all be priests – Peter calls us even now \u201ca royal priesthood\u201d (I Peter\u00a0 2:9) – but some will minister in greater capacity than others.<\/p>\n

It all depends on how we\u2019ve overcome – how we strive against the attractions of the world and the pull of human nature.<\/p>\n

When Christ comes to judge us, He will \u201cgive reward unto\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 \u00a0small and great<\/em>\u201d (Rev. 11: I8). Some of us are smaller than others in God\u2019s sight. Some have not\u00a0 yielded to the law of God as much as others.\u00a0 Some have not worked as hard on uprooting the power of human nature as others-they have not let God\u2019s law govern their lives to the same degree as others.<\/p>\n

In the Kingdom or Family of God there will be individuals of different degree. But for each individual there will be a responsibility, a job. Not the same job, of course! – for we are not all called to the same office. But every office is needed. An entire CIVILIZATION. God\u2019s kind of civilization, God\u2019s way and not man\u2019s way. It will take literally millions of different jobs to create civilization as it ought to be.<\/p>\n

YOUR JOB will be what you will find the most pleasure in doing.<\/p>\n

We do not all get the same pleasure out of the same thing. That is why God has not called us all to the same office.<\/p>\n

Notice, now, what the Church today is promised-and this includes you if you continue as an overcomer and resist temptation and end up as victor in your trials.<\/p>\n

What This Church Is Promised<\/strong><\/p>\n

Open your Bible to Revelation 3:10-12.\u00a0 Here is what it says: \u201cBecause\u00a0 thou [this Church] hast kept the word of My patience\u201d -we have patiently kept God\u2019s word in a gainsaying world- \u201cI,\u201d responds Jesus,\u00a0 \u201calso will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come\u00a0 upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.\u201d<\/p>\n

If we hold fast to the end, notice what the reward of this Church will be in the\u00a0 Kingdom of God: \u201cHim that overcometh [this includes anyone, not just the ministry] will I make a pillar [or main support] in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, New Jerusalem: and\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 .\u00a0 my new\u00a0 name.\u201d<\/p>\n

In\u00a0 Galatians 2:9 you will read that James and Peter and John seemed to be \u201cpillar\u201d in the early Church. They were leaders! That responsibility is what God promises to us in God\u2019s Church today. We are to qualify – not for David\u2019s office, not for the apostles\u2019 offices – but as spiritual pillars or leaders \u2013 the main supports in God\u2019s House [symbolically called \u201ctemple\u201d in Rev. 3: 12) for all eternity. A pillar is the main support in a temple!<\/p>\n

Think of it! Being able to judge at Headquarters in Jerusalem, all the varied problems of the whole world! No human court could begin to do what God promises we shall be qualified to perform.<\/p>\n

Notice, too, the Scripture: \u201cHe shall go out no more.\u201d We are never to be removed from that reward and responsibility. Think of that! We are to be at Headquarters – setting policies – determining those decisions that need to come to Headquarters. (Compare\u00a0 Acts 15 with this.) \u2026<\/p>\n

But more than that, this Church – the Philadelphia era – is to have the name of the capital city of the universe – the Headquarters of the world. That is where we are to be centered. The pillars of the Church ought always to be at Headquarters so that all may appeal to it for decisions. All of you are being trained for this job now – even if it is only by learning to pray for the work at Headquarters and by sending to Headquarters your tithes for the conduct of the work of this Church. \u2026<\/p>\n

So let us all hold fast to the responsibility given us and do it the very best we can. We are all to be judged according to what we have. Many who seem to be small now will become great spiritual pillars tomorrow-and for all eternity. And some who seem to be greater today may not appear to be so great tomorrow. God is no respecter of persons. \u2026<\/p>\n

God will not make of you what you are not willing to become!<\/p>\n

What wonderful truth about the Government of God which lies hidden within these seven small letters! What wonderful promises are open to us – undreamed-of powers to remake the world and to be happy doing it! And to think that God extends to this Church as a body the positions of \u201cPILLARS\u201d in His Work.<\/p>\n

Not everyone called to be an apostle was an overcomer – Judas departed from the faith. And not every one of you will succeed. But God\u2019s promise stands firm. We CAN – if we overcome ourselves – STAND TOGETHER AS PILLARS IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, life has a purpose and God really has a plan for you.<\/p>\n

For more on God\u2019s plan for you, check out our free online book titled The MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN Why Did God Create Anything? Why did God make you?<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Some items of possibly related interest may include:<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/b>The MYSTERY of GOD\u2019s PLAN Why Did God Create Anything? Why did God make you? <\/a> This free online book helps answers some of the biggest questions that human have, including the biblical meaning of life.<\/span> Here is a link to three related sermons: Mysteries of God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, <\/span>Mysteries of Truth, Sin, Rest, Suffering, and God\u2019s Plan<\/a>, and The Mystery of YOU<\/a>.
\n<\/span>Why Were You Born?<\/a> Why did God make you? Herbert W. Armstrong<\/a> wrote this as a booklet on this important subject. You may also wish to read the article What is Your Destiny?<\/a> or watch the video, also titled <\/span>What is Your Destiny?<\/a>
\nBuilding Character: Going on to Perfection<\/a> Once you have accepted Jesus, do you need to strive for perfection and build character? A related video sermon is available: <\/span>Going on to perfection and building character<\/span><\/a>.
\nWhat is the Meaning of Life?<\/a> Who does God say is happy? What is your ultimate destiny? Do you really know? Does God actually have a plan for YOU personally? If you would like to watch videos covering subjects of this article, you can click on the following links: Why YOU? Why Do YOU Suffer?<\/a> and <\/span>What is the meaning of your life?<\/a>
\nIs God\u2019s Existence Logical?<\/a> Is it really logical to believe in God? Yes! Would you like Christian answers to give atheists? This is a free online booklet that deal with improper theories and musings called science related to the origin of the origin of the universe, the origin of life, and evolution. Two animated videos of related interest are also available: Big Bang: Nothing or Creator?<\/a> and A Lifegiver or Spontaneous Evolution?<\/a>
\nIs God Calling You?<\/a>\u00a0This booklet discusses topics including calling, election, and selection. If God is calling you, how will you respond? Here is are links to related sermons:\u00a0Christian Election: Is God Calling YOU?<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Predestination and Your Selection<\/a>. A short animation is also available:\u00a0Is God Calling You?<\/a>
\n5.\u00a0The Sardis Church Era<\/a>\u00a0was predominant circa 1600 A.D. to circa 1933 A.D. Discusses some early history of the\u00a0Seventh Day Baptists<\/a>,\u00a0Seventh-day Adventists<\/a>,\u00a0CG7-Salem<\/a>,\u00a0Jerusalem 7DCG<\/a>, and\u00a0COG-7th Day-Denver<\/a>. Here are two historical sermons:\u00a0Sardis Church Era: Beginnings, Doctrines, and Leaders<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Sardis: SDBs, SDAs, & CG7s<\/a>.
\n6.\u00a0The Philadelphia Church Era<\/a>\u00a0was predominant circa 1933 A.D. to 1986 A.D. The old Radio Church of God and old Worldwide Church of God, now the remnant of that era is basically the most faithful in the Church of God, like who hold to the beliefs and practices of the\u00a0Continuing<\/a><\/em>\u00a0Church of God<\/a>.
\n7.\u00a0The Laodicean Church Era\u00a0<\/a>has been predominant circa 1986 A.D. to present. The Laodiceans are non-Philadelphians who mainly descended from the old WCG or its offshoots.\u00a0 They do not properly understand the work or biblical prophecies and will face the\u00a0Great Tribulation<\/a>\u00a0if they do not repent. One video of related interest is\u00a017 Laodicean Errors in Prophecy<\/a>. See also\u00a0Do You Hold to Any of These Laodicean Prophetic Errors?<\/a>
\nThe Gospel of the Kingdom of God<\/a>\u00a0This free online pdf booklet has answers many questions people have about the Gospel of the Kingdom of God and explains why it is the solution to the issues the world is facing. Here are links to four related sermons: \u00a0The Fantastic Gospel of the Kingdom of God!<\/a>,\u00a0The World\u2019s False Gospel<\/a>,\u00a0The Gospel of the Kingdom: From the New and Old Testaments<\/a>, and\u00a0The Kingdom of God is the Solution<\/a>.
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