Service to God is important if we intend to go to heaven. Service involves believing His words. We should be learners, not free thinkers (Matt. 11:28 � 30). We are to become as humble children at His feet (Matt. 18:3). We serve Christ by obeying His commands (John 14:15). This means we must do what He says. Not what we think (John 2:5). We serve/follow Christ by imitating His example in our life (1 Peter 2:21). We follow/serve Christ by clinging to His cause (Matt. 6:33). Serving God has its rewards for faithful servants. The Bible says: �If any man serve me, him will my Father honor.� The Father (G0d) honors us with sonship (Gal. 3:26 � 27). The Father honors us with a spiritual family (1 Tim. 3:15). The Father honors us with heavenly representation (1 John 2:1 � 2). The Father will also honor us with all spiritual blessings (Eph. 1:3) for our service to Him. And, finally,
John has written a book that gives assurance (1 John 5:13). The assurance of eternal life depends on:
A. Believing God, or, having confidence in God�s testimony (1 John 5:9-11).
B. God has guaranteed us eternal life in Christ (1 John 5: 11-12).
Confidence in God is also revealed by building on the foundation that:
A. God is faithful (1 John 1:8)
B. God is just