Jesus didn't only call His followers to love God and others — He also pointed them toward the motivation of treasure and reward in heaven. This post answers four common questions about heavenly rewards: what they are, whether it's right to be motivated by them, whether comparison will steal our joy, and how seriously we should pursue them.

While preparing a sermon I was struck by a surprising conviction: to repent for my lack of enjoyment. God has not only approved our enjoyment of life—He may actually hold us accountable for failing to enjoy His gifts. God invites us to hold reverence and revelry in beautiful tension.