Written by For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by life. He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who has given us the Spirit as a guarantee.
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
This offers hope and perspective about life, death, and eternity. Paul contrasts our earthly bodies, temporary and fragile, with the eternal dwelling God has prepared for believers. While we live in this present body, we may experience weakness and longing, but we are not without confidence. Our ultimate home is with the Lord. This passage calls believers to walk by faith, not by sight, trusting in what God has promised beyond what we currently see. It also reminds us that we will stand before Christ, not for condemnation, but for evaluation. Therefore, we live with purpose, seeking to please Him in all we do.
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