The point of the story, however, is Lazarus raised from the dead as a picture of men being dead, helpless, hopeless in their sin. He even waited two more days just to make the scene more dramatic. Why would He do that if it were a reward?
The RCC is all about the carrot and the stick.
Christ purposely waited until Lazarus had died before even setting out to go to him. Why?
And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him." -- John 11:14-15
"Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead.
Giving life back to Lazarus had nothing to do with rewarding Martha and Mary. They didn't even understand what Jesus was telling them about the dead (not sleeping) Lazarus. Christ waited until Lazarus had died to show them that He alone gives breath to dead people who cannot bring themselves back to life. They must be born again by God.
Indeed.