Does the Lord Father reward us for our works when we go to heaven?

Question

Is there a scale of rewards for those who work harder in the vineyard?

Answer 1

Yep, judgement means payday also for those who love Him.

Answer 2

Yes, we are rewarded for the works we do on earth.
There are some who are the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:4), and some who are the least (Matthew 5:19).
Furthermore, all of our works will be judged by fire, and those works that were done for Christ and through Christ's grace will remain, and we will be rewarded on such a basis (1 Corinthians 3:12-15).

Answer 3

The Catholic Church has always taught yes, but not in the sense of having more material stuff. Rather the primary reward that is giving is the degree to which one knows God and is united with him (Theosis -- look it up). The goodness in an individual is a result of God's grace and the individual responding to it. The more merit one has, or the degree to which one responds to grace, the greater the reward of union with God. All people will experience the beatific vision if they are in heaven, but since the depth of knowledge of God is limitless and the depth of union cannot be fully achieved by mortals, the degree is dependent on the merit of the soul.

Answer 4

I think God takes a look in the manner of which those deeds and works were done. If they were done to help without thought of reward then it's a good thing. If you do it just because you're supposed to or for gain it might be a little different. However, in my case, I believe that all of God's Children, animal, plant, rocks et al will be going to Heaven. We all go back to God.

Answer 5

Yes...but that's not how we get to heaven...

Getting into heaven is a free gift. Accepting Jesus into your heart is all that need to enter the pearly gates.

What we do for the Lord on earth will be recognized there (heaven).

My reward...will be to hear him say, "Well done, my good and faithful servant." That to me will be reward enough!.

Answer 6

Work harder, hmmmm.

Although there are rewards in heaven, the jewels in the crown that you present to GOD.

They are derived not from working harder or faster or longer.

They are obtained by doing GODS work, that is obeying his word. IF it is written , we must do it (our work is obeying GOD)

Not just the parts we want to obey, but by obeying all of it. Not by how hard we work at one particular thing, but by the whole picture. If you work really long and hard at one part of obeying GOD and leave the rest of it to someone else, you will still hopefully have at least one jewel in your crown to present to him.

Work at obeying all of GODS word, and you will be blessed both here on earth and in heaven.

Answer 7

Yes, we will be rewarded. Heaven is our gift, but when we do great things on earth, He will make our place in heaven even greater.

Answer 8

No, there are no rewards in heaven, you get your rewards right here, on Earth, and you go to heaven "upgraded".

Answer 9

Sure He does. Read "The Judgement Seat of Christ" at the top of the Free Stuff page @ http://web.express56.com/~bromar/

2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Answer 10

I certainly think so. Everything in both the Old and New Testaments certainly points to a rewards system in heaven.

"As ye sow, so shall ye reap", buddy.

Answer 11

Our reward is heaven