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The Lost Books of the Bible, Part 9, Chapter XVI summary

Part 9, Chapter XVI of 170 · 2 min to read the chapter

In Chapter XVI, the speaker urges the community to do good eagerly, using the contrast between diligent and lazy workers and the promise of reward according to deeds. The appeal then turns to the angels as examples of obedience and calls everyone to pray together for a share in God's promises.

What happens

  1. The speaker contrasts a confident worker receiving his bread with lazy workers who cannot face their employer.
  2. The community receives an appeal to do good eagerly because everything comes from God.
  3. A warning about the Lord's coming connects each person's reward with their work.
  4. The speaker presents the angels' readiness and praise as examples of submission to God.
  5. The community receives a call to pray in harmony for blessings beyond human sight, hearing, or imagination.

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Whose readiness does the speaker offer as an example of obedience to God?

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