One day, we will all stand before God and give an account of our lives. As Romans 14:12 (NASB) reminds us, “So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.” The Bible teaches that every action, every word, and every choice we make will be examined.
Will there be a judgment? “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive compensation for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5:10, NASB). None of us will escape this reality. But what will we be judged for?
Our Works – “And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened… and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds” (Revelation 20:12, NASB).
Our Idle Words – “But I tell you that for every careless word that people speak, they will give an account of it on the day of judgment” (Matthew 12:36, NASB).
Our Forgiveness – “For if you forgive others for their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you” (Matthew 6:14, NASB).
The Use of Our Talents – “For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away” (Matthew 25:29, NASB).
For What We Have Left Undone – “Therefore, to one who knows the right thing to do and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17, NASB).
The decision of the Great Judge will be final and irrevocable. There will be no second chances. Will your treasures be found on earth, or in heaven? Will your words, actions, and the life you lived stand in the light of His truth?
Reflect on your walk with Christ today. “The Lord knows those who are His” (2 Timothy 2:19, NASB). What are you doing to ensure that your account is in order when you stand before Him?
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