Biblical Facts about Rewards, Part 1

March 25, 2023
by Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 3:10–14

Scripture not only supports the idea of eternal rewards, it spells out the specifics. In 1 Corinthians 3:10–14, I find three primary facts about rewards. We'll look at the first two today and complete the list tomorrow.

Before I mention the facts, let's review the verses:

According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work. If any man's work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. (1 Corinthians 3:10–14)
First, most rewards are received in heaven, not on earth. Now don't misunderstand. There are earthly rewards. Even the world provides certain people with special honors: the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Peace Prize, Academy Awards, Emmy, Tony, Grammy—and we all know that athletes win All-American honors or All-Pro or the Heisman Trophy. The military also offers medals of bravery, like the Navy Cross, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, and the Medal of Honor.

But when it comes to servanthood, God reserves special honor for that day when "each man's work will become evident" (3:13) and "he will receive a reward" (3:14). Most of the rewards servants will receive will be given after death, not before.

Second, all rewards are based on quality, not quantity. Did you notice this principle in those verses from 1 Corinthians? "The fire itself will test the quality of each man's work" (3:13, emphasis added).

We humans are impressed with size and volume and noise and numbers. It is easy to forget that God's eye is always on motive, authenticity, the real truth beneath the surface, never the external splash. When He rewards servants, it will be based on quality—which means everybody has an equal opportunity to receive a reward.

The dear older lady who prays in private will be rewarded as much as the evangelist who preaches to thousands. The quiet, faithful friend who assists another in need will be rewarded as much as the strong natural leader whose gifts are more visible. A cool cup of water given to a hurting soul, bruised with adversity, will be rewarded as much as an act of sacrifice on the mission field. God, our faithful Lord, promises to reward the quality of our work.

The glory may be postponed until eternity, but it will come, which leads me into the third fact about rewards.

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Our Planet: Prince Charles speech at premiere

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzHhEZYUibE

The Story Behind Apollo 8's Famous Earthrise Photo

solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/2234/the-story-behind-apollo-8s-famous-earthrise-photo

This computer generated animation is showing us what it would have looked like if Apollo 8 really did leave low earth orbit … ‘wink’ ‘wink’ like they told us on our Apollo TV soap opera programs… on all three channels. ABC, NBC, CBS along with the lone gunman bogus theory and George H.W. Bush could not remember where he was when JFK was killed yet grinned suspiciously at Gerald Ford’s funeral as if he knew the classified information first hand.

Source: NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio
Published: December 21, 2018
On December 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to witness the Earth rising above the moon's barren surface. Now we can relive the astronauts' experience, thanks to data from NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.

Thank you Dr. Naomi Wolfe. Not just for your example of what an apology should be (sincere is the first word that comes to mind and not coerced comes second to mind) but for being willing to change course when facts and real evidence surface. Your apology is a sincere demonstration of your courage and dedication to being open-minded and doing the right thing, even in the face of public pressure. Your willingness to change course when faced with facts and evidence takes immense strength. You are an example for all of us who are willing to stand up and take on the establishment even in the face of adversity. Thank you for your apology and for your courage in continuing to fight for what is right. We are grateful for your dedication and commitment to making a better world for us all. https://naomiwolf.substack.com/p/dear-conservatives-i-am-sorry

The extraordinary turmoil of the last three years, on the surface, is ebbing away. But the undercurrents are as strong as ever, dragging us further away from the dignity that used to be inherent in our daily lives, our encounters with others, our institutions, our nations. https://brownstone.org/articles/dignity-is-yours-to-lose/