Versículo sobre recompensa: o galardão na Bíblia

A recompensa bíblica não é um pagamento por dívida que Deus tenha com o ser humano, mas o compromisso gracioso de honrar quem nele confia e persevera no bem. Enquanto a salvação da condenação é um dom inteiramente imerecido, concedido pela graça mediante a fé, a Escritura ensina que Deus nota cada ato de fidelidade, renúncia e amor — e não deixa nada disso sem resposta.

Tanto no Antigo quanto no Novo Testamento, o termo recompensa (muitas vezes chamado de galardão) descreve tanto o sustento e a paz no tempo presente quanto a coroa da vida e a herança prometida na eternidade.

Deus recompensa a fé sincera

O autor da carta aos Hebreus resume o princípio da fé: quem busca se aproximar de Deus precisa crer não apenas na existência dele, mas também no seu caráter recompensador. A confiança perseverante nunca é vã diante do Senhor.

6 You can’t expect God to be pleased with you if you don’t trust him! Anyone who comes to God must believe that God exists, and that he rewards those who are searching for him.(Hebrews 11:6)

12 Happy is anyone who patiently endures temptation, for when they’ve proved that they are trustworthy, they will receive the crown of life which God promises to those who love him.(James 1:12)

29 However, if while you’re there you decide to come to the Lord your God, you will find him if you come to him whole-heartedly, with complete commitment.(Deuteronomy 4:29)

7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.(Matthew 7:7)

24 I’m telling you that whatever you pray for, whatever you ask, trust that you’ve received it, and it’s yours.(Mark 11:24)

O trabalho e a perseverança no Reino

Nenhum cansaço enfrentado por obediência a Deus passa em branco. A Bíblia orienta que toda tarefa seja desempenhada de coração, com os olhos postos no Senhor, porque dele virá a retribuição definitiva por tudo o que foi semeado com retidão.

21 His master said to him, ‘You’ve done well—you are a good, faithful servant. You have proved yourself trustworthy over small things, so now I’m placing you in charge over many things. Be happy because I’m really pleased with you!’(Matthew 25:21)

23 Do whatever you do really well, as if you’re doing it for God, and not for people, 24 because you know that the Lord will give you your reward—an inheritance! You’re serving Christ the Lord!(Colossians 3:23,24)

58 So my dear brothers and sisters: be strong, stand firm, doing everything you can for the Lord’s work, since you know that nothing you do in the Lord is wasted.(1 Corinthians 15:58)

9 Let’s never tire of doing good, for we’ll reap a harvest at the proper time, if we don’t give up.(Galatians 6:9)

30 For many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.(Matthew 19:30)

6 God will make sure everyone receives what they deserve according to what they’ve done.(Romans 2:6)

A generosidade colhe o que semeia

As Escrituras associam repetidamente o desprendimento material ao cuidado de Deus com as necessidades daquele que dá. Abertura para repartir com os outros atrai o favor divino e produz frutos de justiça na própria vida.

38 give, and you will be given generously in return. When what you’re given is measured out, it’s pressed down so more can be added, spilling out over the top, pouring into your lap! For how much you give will determine how much you receive."(Luke 6:38)

33 If you do good to those who do good to you, why should you deserve any credit for that either? Sinners do that as well.(Luke 6:33)

8 Heal those who are sick. Resurrect the dead. Cure the lepers. Drive out demons. You received freely, so give freely!(Matthew 10:8)

8 God is able to graciously provide you with everything, so that you will always have all you need—with plenty to help others too.(2 Corinthians 9:8)

18 The wicked earn wages that cheat them, but those who sow goodness reap a genuine reward.(Proverbs 11:18)

4 The reward you receive for being humble and respecting the Lord is wealth, honor, and life.(Proverbs 22:4)

3 Hold on to kindness and truth. Tie them around your neck; write them in your mind. 4 That way you’ll gain a good reputation and be appreciated by both God and people.(Proverbs 3:3,4)

A recompensa em secreto

Jesus advertiu severamente contra a prática religiosa voltada para impressionar outras pessoas. Quem busca visibilidade e aplauso humano já recebeu sua paga por completo; quem serve e ora sem plateia recebe o galardão do Pai, que enxerga o oculto.

2 When you give to the poor, don’t be like the hypocrites who blow their own trumpets to announce what they’re doing in the synagogues and in the streets so that people will praise them. I tell you the truth: they already have their reward.(Matthew 6:2)

6 But you, when you pray, go indoors and close the door, and pray to your Father in private, and your Father who sees what happens in private will reward you.(Matthew 6:6)

6 Blessed are those whose greatest desire is to do what is right, for they will be satisfied.(Matthew 5:6)

14 Do what is right, and not evil, so you may live. Then the Lord God of power will be with you, as you claim he is.(Amos 5:14)

6 I stretch out my hands to you, thirsting for you like dried-out land. Selah.(Psalms 143:6)

O galardão eterno e a esperança final

A recompensa cristã mais valiosa não pode ser medida por bens temporais. Ela aponta para o prêmio da vocação celestial em Cristo, o desfrute da vida eterna e uma glória que as dores do mundo presente não conseguem anular.

9 But as Scripture says, "No one has ever seen, and no one has ever heard, and no one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."(1 Corinthians 2:9)

14 I run towards the finish line to win the prize of God’s invitation to heaven through Christ Jesus.(Philippians 3:14)

18 May your minds be enlightened so you can understand the hope he’s called you to— the glorious riches he promises as an inheritance to his holy people.(Ephesians 1:18)

32 God, who did not hold back his own Son, but gave him up for all of us, won’t he also freely give us everything?(Romans 8:32)

16 So we don’t give up. Even though our physical bodies are falling apart, our inner selves are being renewed daily.(2 Corinthians 4:16)

23 The wage sin pays is death, but God’s free gift is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.(Romans 6:23)

6 Humble yourself before God’s powerful hand so that he will lift you up at the appropriate time.(1 Peter 5:6)

10 Be humble before the Lord and he will lift you up.(James 4:10)

12 I concluded that there’s nothing better than being happy and looking for the good in life. 13 In addition everyone should eat and drink and enjoy their work—this is God’s gift to us.(Ecclesiastes 3:12,13)

18 But I observed that what is good and right is to eat, drink, and to find enjoyment in the work God gives us here in this life. This is God’s gift to us.(Ecclesiastes 5:18)

19 In addition, everyone to whom God gives wealth and possessions he also gives the ability to enjoy these gifts, to be grateful for what they are given, and to enjoy the work they do. This is also God’s gift to us.(Ecclesiastes 5:19)