Can a believer lose reward in glory?
Yes, a believer may lose some reward in glory. Under Paul’s teaching, there is no mandate to give a set amount; giving is up to the believer as God has prospered. God respects the believer’s free will, so one can give as much as they want, but reward may be affected.
Les explains that a believer can lose reward in glory, yet this is not about a mandated set amount. Under Paul’s teaching, giving is voluntary because God has left believers with free will. The ten percent figure is a guideline, not a command, and God is not going to zap a believer for not giving it. A believer gives as God has prospered, and God respects that free will. Paul wanted the Corinthians to prepare their collection before he arrived so they would not give under his influence.