Read Colossians 2:16–23
Today’s Scripture: Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Colossians 2:18

The word translated “disqualify” means “to declare unworthy of a prize.” It
is an athletic term: The umpire disqualifies contestants who do not obey the rules. The contestants do not cease to be citizens of the land, but they forfeit the honor of winning a prize. Christians who fail to obey God’s directions do not lose their salvation. But they do lose the approval of the

Lord and the rewards He has promised to those who are faithful (1 Cor. 3:8). It is a gracious act of God that He has promised rewards to those who serve Him. We ought to be so grateful that He has saved us from judgment that we would serve Him whether or not we received a reward.

But just as there are degrees of punishment in hell (Matt. 23:15), so there will be degrees of glory in heaven—even though all believers will be like Christ in their glorified bodies (1 John 3:2).

The old Puritan Thomas Watson said it perfectly: “Though every vessel
of mercy shall be full [in heaven], yet one may hold more than another.”

Something to Ponder
Which one of God’s directions do you need to pay more attention to?