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But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law; but thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Do you believe that? Honestly, believe that? Then, this should be your response:

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

Steadfast: fixed in direction, firm in purpose, unwavering in resolution

Immovable: unalterable, incapable of being moved from one's purpose

Abounding: to be filled, to be rich

Is your purpose in life to day by day touch others with the love of Christ? Is it impossible for any circumstances to keep you from demonstrating that love? Do you see such a purpose as the thing that makes your life rich, the activity that fills you with contentment? These attitudes will be true of you if you honestly believe that the victory over sin's power and over death itself is yours through Christ--eternally. The "war" has been won. Grace is the victory.

One day that grace will take you into His presence. And even though it was His power at work in you, He will take you in His arms and tell you, "Thank you, good and faithful servant, beloved child. Enter into my eternal rest free from sin's power and safe from death's sting forever and ever.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.