Heb. 6: 9a-10  "But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation…  For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which you have showed toward his name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister."

The writer wants to point that even though he has said their works are "dead"  (as far as obtaining salvation)  that God expects them to do good works.  Better things.  Things that are a direct result of salvation.  "Salvation" is the word the Bible uses for receiving Christ.  So today when someone receives Christ, we say they are saved.  And they are.  From the "wrath to come" to quote the Bible.

He explains that God is not about to forget the good and kind and helpful things that we have done in His name.  There will be a reward.  Both here on earth, and in His Kingdom.  Even if there were no  heavenly reward, it just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside to help someone.  You get the blessing when you help someone.

I have been encouraging my Sunday class to make a new habit when they go through McDonalds, or check out at the grocery store, etc.   Try to say, "God bless you," when you are leaving.  Of course, I have been working on it, too.  I have been amazed at how many people look startled, then reply "You, too." Now when I travel my regular weekly routes the checkout personal smile.  I have never had a bad result from blessing someone in God's name.

Try it.  It is a very small good work in a world that is so disconnected from each other.