This is my observation, not from scripture.
True christians seem to be richer (moneywise) than
non-christians.
True christians die less tragic deaths than non-christians.
True christians have a more peaceful life.
I believe (not God but I) that God does bless his children
materially. But remember, Jews look earthwards. Christians look
heaven-wards. As a result, Chrisitians MUST consider their material
blessings as a LOAN from God and GIVE to fellow brethren who are in
difficult financial situations.
Christians MUST not to hoard their money. They MUST give their
money towards things that extend God's kingdom.
Lastly, God can choose not to give material blessings to some
Christians. These Christians who are called to evangelise in other
countries are POOR and many of them are KILLED by non-christian or
tribal groups.
It is these Christians who will receive a GREATER REWARD.
Because what they do is gold tried by fire, they will receive many
crowns from the Lord Jesus Christ.
For true christians like me, who is very often lazy to do the
Lord's work, my reward will be burnt up in wood, stubble and hay.
Jesus will shake his head to me in disapproval. Nevertheless, I
shall enter heaven but I will not receive a crown.
