Why is sacrifice and risking everything important for believers?

Sacrifice and risking everything, such as giving up comfort, safety, or even life, are driven by the hope of eternal reward and the reality of resurrection. Believers understand that their sacrifices serve a greater purpose in advancing God’s kingdom and touching lives forever. The promise of resurrection makes such sacrifices worthwhile, knowing that their faithfulness will be honored and that they will be reunited with loved ones and rewarded in heaven. (Romans 8:18; Matthew 25:21)