Is it wrong for a Christian to ask about reward?

Chris Bolinger

Is it wrong for a Christian to ask about reward?



At the end of Field of Dreams, Ray finally loses his cool. He has sacrificed a great deal and wants to know how he'll be rewarded.

Is it wrong for a Christian to ask about reward? You know that you'll have eternal life in heaven. But what about here on earth?

How did Jesus answer that question?

This week's Bible passage: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 3.10: Big Topics — Reward on Throwing Mountains.

Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)

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Chris Bolinger is the author of three men’s devotionals – 52 Weeks of Strength for Men, Daily Strength for Men, and Fuerzas para Cada Día para el Hombre – and the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast. He splits his time between northeast Ohio and southwest Florida. Against the advice of medical professionals, he remains a die-hard fan of Cleveland pro sports teams. Find him at mensdevotionals.com.

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