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 Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.(Hebrews 11:6)

12 Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.(James 1:12)

29 But from there you shall seek Yahweh your God, and you will find him when you search after him with all your heart and with all your soul.(Deuteronomy 4:29)

7 "Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you. (Matthew 7:7)

24 Therefore I tell you, all things whatever you pray and ask for, believe that you have received them, and you shall have them. (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 lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’(Matthew 25:21)

23 And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.(Colossians 3:23,24)

58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.(1 Corinthians 15:58)

9 Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.(Galatians 6:9)

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

6 who "will pay back to everyone according to their works:"(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 it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."(Luke 6:38)

33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. (Luke 6:33)

8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give. (Matthew 10:8)

8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, that you, always having all sufficiency in everything, may abound to every good work.(2 Corinthians 9:8)

18 Wicked people earn deceitful wages,

but one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.(Proverbs 11:18)

4 The result of humility and the fear of Yahweh

is wealth, honor, and life.(Proverbs 22:4)

3 Don’t let kindness and truth forsake you.

Bind them around your neck.

Write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 So you will find favor,

and good understanding in the sight of God and man.(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 Therefore, when you do merciful deeds, don’t sound a trumpet before yourself, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may get glory from men. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. (Matthew 6:2)

6 But you, when you pray, enter into your inner room, and having shut your door, pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matthew 6:6)

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be filled.(Matthew 5:6)

14 Seek good, and not evil,

that you may live;

and so Yahweh, the God of Armies, will be with you,

as you say.(Amos 5:14)

6 I spread out my hands to you.

My soul thirsts for you, like a parched 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 it is written,

"Things which an eye didn’t see, and an ear didn’t hear,

which didn’t enter into the heart of man,

these God has prepared for those who love him."(1 Corinthians 2:9)

14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 3:14)

18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope of his calling, and what are the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,(Ephesians 1:18)

32 He who didn’t spare his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how would he not also with him freely give us all things?(Romans 8:32)

16 Therefore we don’t faint, but though our outward person is decaying, yet our inward person is renewed day by day.(2 Corinthians 4:16)

23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.(Romans 6:23)

6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,(1 Peter 5:6)

10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will exalt you.(James 4:10)

12 I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live. 13 Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.(Ecclesiastes 3:12,13)

18 Behold, that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, in which he labors under the sun, all the days of his life which God has given him; for this is his portion.(Ecclesiastes 5:18)

19 Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.(Ecclesiastes 5:19)