The indirect pursuit of happiness

The Lamb who was slain receives a seven-fold reward (Rev 5:12). This perfect reward includes power, riches, wisdom, strength, honor, glory and blessing. These are all the things that man pursues by his own means at the expense of his brethren. They are not inherently evil, but man commits evil in his lust for them. Jesus’ shows us that these things are given by the Father. They are not to be pursued directly. Rather, they are a reward for obedience and sacrifice. Reward is gained through stewardship, not human strength and strategy. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven where neither moth nor rust can destroy (Mat 6:20).