Following up on what you’re saying, I recall in Scripture of a man who accepted Jesus as his Savior, but after that he did nothing at all for the Lord.
He still went to Heaven, but when it came time to hand out the rewards, ‘there were tears’. I assume they were tears of shame and regret.
I cannot quote book, line or verse, but I know it is in the New Testament. One of Paul’s Epistles I think.
>>> He still went to Heaven, but when it came time to hand out the rewards, ‘there were tears’. I assume they were tears of shame and regret.
I cannot find that. I do however find in Revelation that God wipes away our tears in heaven. I also know that every man will give an account for all things said and done, and that works not born of the Spirit are burned up and suffrage of loss is the result. (missed opportunity for reward)
However, I believe the real “tears” will be those shed for the loss of those not present in Heaven we loved... and the recognition THEN of the opportunities we missed on earth that would have made a difference.
Is 1st Corinthians 3:15 what you are looking for?