Knowing that we're going to spend eternity in heaven should change the way we live today, making us tough-minded about our purity, promises, profession, and purpose. We should be diligent in our pursuit of righteousness, growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and using our gifts to serve Him. This mindset should lead us to live with joyful anticipation, knowing that our eternal home is secure and transformational, and that we're never far from the shoreline of heaven.
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