"and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour." - 1st Corinthians 3:8bAmerican corporate culture and our historical social work ethic rewards those who are results oriented - those who can produce what we think is of value.
It is a matter of pride to adopt a "Can do!" attitude, and we drive ourselves to accomplish what we intend. When desired results don't happen we become agitated; when this occurs a lot we feel both shame and futility thinking our work doesn't measure up.
God rewards differently. He rewards us according to our labor.
He can produce results by just a word (Genesis 1:3a) so he is not impressed with our accomplishments. Of value to him is the character worked in us by the labor process. Working as unto him, not being slothful but diligent, being a good steward, faithfulness in difficulties, and getting our sense of worth from him - these are what he rewards.
- fritz
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