In one way, the work of the church is like other kinds of work. You get out of it what you put into it. If you expect to experience rewards for working in the church, you must apply yourself. You must be ready to befriend the friendless, help the helpless, teach the dropout, and feed the hungry. You must be like James, the brother of Jesus, who said, “Faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself” (James 2:18). You must have “faith working through love” (Galatians 5:6). And the Bible promises you will receive a great reward. “When the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory” (1 Peter 5:4).