Crowns

 There are conditions for reigning --

If we endure, we will also reign with Him;
If we deny Him, He will also deny us - 2 Timothy 2:12

And he who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] and he who keeps My deeds [doing things that please Me]until the [very] end, to him I will give authority and power over the nations; and he shall shepherd and rule them with a rod of iron, as the earthen pots are broken in pieces, as I also have received authority [and power to rule them] from My Father;  and I will give him the [a]Morning Star. - Revelation 2:26-28

Crowns are a common symbol of ruling power, though they may symbolise other rewards as well.  Three crowns are mentioned in the New Testament --

1. The Crown of Life - given for faithfulness to Christ in persecution or martyrdom.
2. The Crown of Glory - given for faithfully representing Christ in a position of spiritual leadership.
3.  The Crown of Righteousness - given for joyfully purifying and readying oneself to meet Christ at His return.

These crowns bring glory to Christ as they are laid before His feet, showing that our rewards are given not merely for our recognition but for God's glory.

We are to guard our crowns carefully.