Honors in Heaven

Capitalism or socialism, which system more accurately reflects the teachings of Scripture, both the Old and the New Testament.  I know I have covered this in the past but this is one of my favorite passages that I use to answer the question.  Take a look and then I will explain.

Matthew 20:20-23(NKJV)

Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him.

And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the left, in Your kingdom.”

But Jesus answered and said, “You do not know what you ask. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?” They said to Him, “We are able.”

So He said to them, “You will indeed drink My cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with; but to sit on My right hand and on My left is not Mine to give, but it is for those for whom it is prepared by My Father.”

So here is my belief.  Scripture tells us very clearly that all who call on the name of Jesus are saved and get to go to Heaven.  But Scripture also tells us that our rewards in Heaven will depend on the amount of service we provided to God. 

So in other words each according to his/her effort, not each according to his/her need as socialism teaches. 

The reason I like this passage is that it is talking about bestowing honors in Heaven.  Honor meaning that some will get special treatment.  They will get special seating etc.  In other words they will be rewarded for the service that they provided to God. 

Notice that Jesus doesn't deny that some will get special treatment, in other words be honored.  What Jesus does do is acknowledge that some will indeed be honored in Heaven but that the honor is not Jesus' to give!