God desires for us to hold firmly in our minds the promise of reward, an essential aspect of His assurances to us. This promise of reward is not merely a superficial recognition but carries a deeper significance, encompassing wages or higher rewards for our actions, whether good or bad. God encourages us to strive and overcome to the best of our ability, not because we must earn His favor, but because He longs to bestow upon us the greatest reward possible, thereby bringing more honor to Him. The greater the reward we receive, the greater service we can render to Him and to others. In the example of Abraham, God Himself was his reward, his profit. By obeying God, Abraham was to receive all that God is—His instructions, His way of life, His mind, His protection, His help in times of need, His confidence, faith, and encouragement. Abraham was promised a place in the God Family, an eternal life with a marvelous future. As Abraham's children, we too are heirs to this promise, with God as our shield and exceedingly great reward, offering us everything that He is. Throughout various scriptures, reward is depicted as a salary or payment for service, as seen in the context of working in the Temple. It also appears in judgments, where God repays His enemies their due reward, and the righteous rejoice in seeing His vengeance, affirming that there truly is a reward for righteousness. While salvation is a free gift, a good reward stems from our good works, motivating us to put forth effort. Specific rewards are promised to different church eras, each with unique assurances. For some, eternal life in a wonderful environment with God is promised. Others are assured a crown of life, freedom from the second death, and a fullness of understanding of God's mind. Some will receive acceptance, symbolized by a white stone, and a new name reflecting their growth and position. There are promises of ruling over nations, governing at a national level, walking with Christ in righteousness, being pillars in the church with eternal positions, and even sitting with Christ to assist in His administration. Within each group, rewards vary based on individual effort and performance. God distributes these rewards according to each person's ability, knowing our talents and giving us what we can handle. He has called us based on our capabilities and empowered us to fulfill our roles, leaving us without excuse. The rewards include ruling and teaching in a world that will need rebuilding and spiritual nourishment, highlighting the tremendous responsibility and opportunity ahead. God urges us to strive for the finest reward possible, emphasizing the importance of our effort in this calling.