In keeping with this, Scripture often describes the rewards Christians receive at the judgment as crowns that we wear. In fact, there are a number of different crowns that symbolize the various spheres of achievement and award in the Christian life. • The crown of life is given to those who persevere under trial and especially to those who suffer to the point of death (James 1:12; Revelation 2:10). • The crown of glory is given to those who faithfully and sacrificially minister God’s Word to the flock (1 Peter 5:4). • The imperishable crown is given to those who win the race of temperance and
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