Reward

Remember that the Lord will reward each one of us for the good we do. 1 There will be glory and honour and peace from God for all who do good. 2

The reward of the godly will last. 3 Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. 4

For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you. He will repay all people as their actions deserve. 5

Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit. So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith. 6

“Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great. 7

Be strong and courageous, for your work will be rewarded. 8 Be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 9 I will reward you, there is hope for your future. 10

Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. 11

 

1 Eph 6.8 2 Rom 2.9-10 3 Prov 11.18 4 Hos 10.12 5 Prov 24.12 6 Gal 6.8-10 7 Lk 6.35 8 2Chr 15.7 9 1Cor 15.58 10 Jer 31.16-17 11 Mt 5.12