Definition and Concept
In biblical terms, "rewarding" refers to the act of giving recompense or compensation for actions, behaviors, or faithfulness. It is a theme that runs throughout Scripture, illustrating both divine justice and grace. Rewards can be both temporal and eternal, and they are often depicted as a result of obedience, righteousness, and faithfulness to God.

Old Testament Context
The concept of rewarding is evident in the Old Testament, where God promises blessings and rewards for obedience to His commandments. In Deuteronomy 28:1-2 , it is written, "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God." Here, the reward is contingent upon adherence to God's laws.

The Psalms also reflect this theme, as seen in Psalm 58:11 : "Then men will say, 'There is surely a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges the earth.'" This verse underscores the belief that God is just and will reward the righteous.

New Testament Context
In the New Testament, the concept of rewarding is expanded to include eternal rewards. Jesus frequently spoke of rewards in the context of the Kingdom of Heaven. In Matthew 5:12 , during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says, "Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Here, the reward is not only future-oriented but also tied to enduring persecution for righteousness' sake.

The Apostle Paul also speaks of rewards in his epistles. In 1 Corinthians 3:14 , he writes, "If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward." This passage highlights the idea that believers' works will be tested, and those that endure will result in a reward.

Divine Justice and Grace
Rewarding in the Bible is closely linked to the principles of divine justice and grace. While rewards are often depicted as a result of human actions, they are ultimately a manifestation of God's grace. Hebrews 11:6 states, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." This verse emphasizes that faith is a prerequisite for receiving God's rewards, aligning with the broader biblical narrative that rewards are not earned by works alone but through faith and grace.

Temporal vs. Eternal Rewards
The Bible distinguishes between temporal and eternal rewards. Temporal rewards are those experienced in this life, such as prosperity, peace, and protection, as seen in the blessings promised to Israel for obedience. Eternal rewards, however, are those that await believers in the afterlife. Jesus speaks of storing up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20), indicating that eternal rewards are of greater value and permanence than earthly ones.

Conclusion
The biblical concept of rewarding serves as both an encouragement and a warning. It encourages believers to live righteously and faithfully, with the assurance that God sees and rewards their efforts. At the same time, it warns against disobedience and unfaithfulness, reminding believers of the consequences of their actions. Through the lens of divine justice and grace, rewarding in the Bible ultimately points to the character of God as both just and merciful.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Reward.1580. gamal -- to deal fully or adequately with, deal out to, wean ...
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The Examination and Rewarding of the Believer's Works.
... Chapter Eight The Churchward Results of the Redeemer's Return 5. The
Examination and Rewarding of the believer's works. "Behold, I ...
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"All Our Life is in Three: Nature, Mercy, Grace. ' the High Might ...
... And in our good Lord, the Holy Ghost, we have our rewarding and our meed-giving
for our living and our travail, and endless overpassing of all that we desire ...
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Matthew xx. 1, and C.
... World to the Knowledge of himself; and admitting them to equal Privileges with the
Jews, who thought themselves his peculiar People; and rewarding them after ...
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Good Days
... Their notion is, that the promises of the Old Testament are more or less carnal,
because they speak of God's rewarding men in this life; and that the promises ...
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Third Proposition of Arminius
... But as mercy, saving from possible misery, and justice, rewarding virtue do not
need the pre-existence of actual misery and sin, yet it is certain that mercy ...
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Concerning Herod's Death, and Testament, and Burial.
... the injuries his father had done them to his disadvantage; and promised them he
would endeavor not to be behindhand with them in rewarding their alacrity in ...
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2 Cor. Iii. 5
... their sincere Endeavours to be joined to his Strength; than to represent Him as
doing all Irresistibly for them; and then loving them and rewarding them, for ...
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The Second Miracle
... Then we have Him testing, and so strengthening, a growing faith. And then we
have the absent Christ rewarding and crowning a tested faith. ...
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Two Lives There are that Christian Men Live. ...
... Contemplative life is largely inward, therefore it is more enduring and more certain,
restfuller, more delectable, lovelier and more rewarding. ...
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The Established Christian Urged to Exert Himself for Purposes of ...
... fountain of love, and to approve my fidelity to him who has already done so much
to engage it, and who will take so much pleasure in owning and rewarding it!". ...
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Rewarding (10 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Rewarding (10 Occurrences). ... (See NAS). Proverbs 11:17 A
kind man is rewarding his own soul, And the fierce is troubling his own flesh. ...
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Rewards (26 Occurrences)

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Former (107 Occurrences)
... earth. (YLT). Proverbs 26:10 Great 'is' the Former of all, And He is rewarding
a fool, And is rewarding transgressors. (YLT). Ecclesiastes ...
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Visit (97 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To come to for the purpose of chastising, rewarding, comforting; to come
upon with reward or retribution; to appear before or judge; as, to visit in ...
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Justice (212 Occurrences)
... His rectoral or distributive justice is his dealing with his accountable creatures
according to the requirements of the law in rewarding or punishing them ...
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Lawful (38 Occurrences)
... Isaiah 49:24 Matthew 12:10 Acts 16:21; Acts 19:39)): Used of persons: of God, as
being righteous both in the punishment of the wicked and the rewarding of the ...
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Waster (7 Occurrences)
... Jeremiah 51:56 For the waster has come on her, even on Babylon, and her men of war
are taken, their bows are broken: for the Lord is a rewarding God, and he ...
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Rewardeth (5 Occurrences)

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Cush (31 Occurrences)
... title of Psalm 7. "Cush was probably a follower of Saul, the head of his tribe,
and had sought the friendship of David for the purpose of 'rewarding evil to ...
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Curious (18 Occurrences)
... 4. (a.) Exciting attention or inquiry; awakening surprise; inviting and rewarding
inquisitiveness; not simple or plain; strange; rare. Int. ...
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