The Excellent Moral Values of Believers - 3

Believers must always exhibit trust in God and submit to His will, no matter what the situation. This is exemplified through the stories of prophets such as Moses, Joseph and Abraham (peace be upon them all) whose seemingly unfavorable circumstances turned out for the best. Person must recognize that their life is within a destiny set out by God, and that all of their words, attitudes and thoughts are known and will be judged in the afterlife. This judgement will result in either eternal salvation or everlasting suffering, depending on how a person has lived their life in accordance with God's moral values. Believers will be rewarded for living a life of good conscience and faith. God has promised His faithful and patient servants the highest of rewards, lodging them in lofty chambers in the garden with rivers flowing under them, remaining in them timelessly, forever. Such is the excellent reward of those who do right actions and are steadfast in their trust in the Lord. The Prophet Moses (pbuh) was a role model for believers, displaying a powerful submission to God in the face of troubles. When faced with the pagans, he reminded his companion to submit to God if He did not help them. Prophet Moses' (pbuh) struggle with Pharaoh showed how even an unfavorable situation can suddenly be turned around by God's will. When Pharaoh and his army chased after Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the believers, Prophet Moses (pbuh) expressed his trust that God would guide them and they were able to cross the sea safely. The life of Prophet Joseph (pbuh) provides another example of how believers should interpret events as auspicious and submit to God. Lastly, Prophet Abraham's (pbuh) experience with the unbelievers who wanted to throw him into the fire, and God's command to the fire to be peaceful for him, show that all events are tests and work to the benefit of believers. The Prophet Moses (pbuh) taught us that faith in God and living according to the moral values desired by Him is the path to a good life. Believers who stay steadfast and trust in their Lord will be rewarded with a lofty chamber in the Garden, with rivers flowing beneath it, and they will remain there timelessly and forever.