Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness

Scripture references

Exo 20:6, 12 but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who
Lev 25:18, 19 You are to keep My statutes and carefully observe My judgments, so
Lev 26:3–45 If you follow My statutes and carefully keep My commandments, / I will
Deu 4:40 Keep His statutes and commandments, which I am giving you today, so that
Deu 6:3, 18 Hear, O Israel, and be careful to observe them, so that you may prosper
Deu 11:13–16, 18–21, 26–29 So if you carefully obey the commandments I am giving
Deu 15:9–11 Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The
Deu 22:7 You may take the young, but be sure to let the mother go, so that it may
Deu 24:19 If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go
Deu 25:15 You must maintain accurate and honest weights and measures, so that you
Deu 27:12–26 “When you have crossed the Jordan, these tribes shall stand on Mount
Jos 8:33 All Israel, foreigners and citizens alike, with their elders, officers,
Isa 1:16–20 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop
Isa 3:10 Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the
Isa 40:10, 11 Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His
Jer 17:24–26 If, however, you listen carefully to Me, says the LORD, and bring no
Jer 22:3, 4 This is what the LORD says: Administer justice and righteousness.
Mat 10:32 Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him
Mat 16:24–27 Then Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he
Mat 20:1–16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in
Mat 25:34–46 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are
Mar 10:21 Jesus looked at him, loved him, and said to him, “There is one thing you
Mar 13:13 You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who
Luk 6:22, 23, 35 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you
Luk 12:8 I tell you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will also
Act 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from
Rom 2:10 but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew,
1Co 3:8 He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be
Eph 6:1–3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. / “Honor your
Heb 10:34, 36 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the
Heb 11:26 He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was
Heb 12:1, 2, 28 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of
1Pe 3:9–12 Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing,
2Pe 1:10, 11 Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure.
Rev 2:10, 17, 25–28 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is
Rev 7:14–17 “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who
Rev 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one