For our sakes, no doubt, this is written, that he who plows should plow in hope, and he who threshes in hope should be partaker of his hope. The more motivation they have, the more they will do something. Motivating people with only far-distant future rewards is difficult. Some quick reward is usually necessary to move most people to action, even when there are also future rewards.
Most people can do more and do better than they are now.
To get them to requires incentive. Most of us desire to do better than we usually do. Our intentions are good, but many things clamor for our time and attention. We must face reality. Money is necessary to exist and function in the world.