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What does the Bible say about rewards for Christians?

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The Bible indicates that rewards for Christians stem from acts of righteousness done in secret for God's glory, not for human recognition (Matthew 6:1-18).

In Matthew 6, Jesus speaks explicitly about rewards, stating that those who perform acts of righteousness—such as giving alms, praying, and fasting—should do so in secret. The emphasis is on the attitude of the heart, where genuine acts of kindness and devotion are rewarded by God, who sees what is done in secret (Matthew 6:4, 6, 18). This underscores that the believer's motivation should be to honor God rather than seek the approval of men. Our rewards are closely tied to the grace we receive through acts performed by faith, echoing the teaching that Christ Himself is our ultimate reward.
Scripture References: Matthew 6:1-18, Matthew 19:27-30, 1 John 2:29, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15, Matthew 20:8, Matthew 19:29-30, Matthew 20:1-16

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Rewards
Todd Nibert · Oct 14, 2012
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