"And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed—all because you have obeyed me." (Genesis 22:18)

God rewards those who obey Him and Scripture relates over and over how God blesses and rewards obedience:

"And through your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed—all because you have obeyed me." (Genesis 22:18)

Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." (Luke 11:28)

But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. (James 1:22–25)

Fr. John