The prophet Malachi encountered grumblers among his own people who complained by asking, "What did we gain by carrying out his requirements...?" They were upset that serving God had not benefited them sufficiently in their view. Whenever the people of God base their service to him on promised or assumed rewards they will end up disappointed and disillusioned, especially when they see the unrighteous/wicked "prospering" in this life as they gain power, wealth, and fame through their misdeeds. Jesus did not promise his followers material gain, quite the opposite, he promised them "troubles" and told them that to follow him they must bear their own cross as well.
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