Judgment: How Will Deeds Be Evaluated?
Rich Bitterman
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Have you ever wondered how our deeds will be judged in the end? According to Paul, each person will be repaid according to their actions.?
It’s right there in Romans 2:6: “Who will repay each person according to his deeds.”
This means that the judgment to come will be proportionate. But what does that mean for us? Will the rewards and punishments be the same for everyone? Will a lukewarm believer receive the same rewards as someone who has dedicated their entire life to ministry?
Even in the Old Testament, we see this idea in Proverbs 24:12: “And shall not he render to every man according to his works?”?
God will surely deal with you based on how you have dealt with Him, either rewarding your faithful actions or punishing your neglect.
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Jesus Himself reiterated this concept in Matthew 16:27: “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he shall reward every man according to his works.”?
And Paul further emphasized it in 2 Corinthians 5:10: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”
So, it becomes clear that our actions reveal our true character. Many people live their lives without considering the judgment that awaits them. It may even seem like God is unconcerned or lenient towards sin in the present. However, we must remember that God is a God of forbearance, patiently enduring our transgressions while still despising sin.
As a Christian, let me offer you a comforting thought: While the world may seem to be winning right now, a brighter day is on the horizon. And oh, the rewards that await us! They exceed anything our wildest imagination could fathom.?
So, take heart and embrace the truth that our actions, our deeds, hold the key to unlocking a future filled with unimaginable blessings. Don’t let the prevailing darkness dampen your spirits. Instead, let it ignite a fire within you, a fire to live a life worthy of the rewards that await us. Keep the faith, for the best is yet to come.
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1 年I have travelled the world, lived in several nations, cultures, and political systems, and this is the Truth I have found in my travels. That it does not matter who you are, where you are, what culture or nation you are part of, we ALL have a ledger that is being filled by our daily deeds. And that ledger will be read come our Judgement Days by the universal true God. Examples: Murder is murder (wrong) here, or Europe, China, etc Stealing is stealing (wrong) here, or Europe, China, etc Cheating is cheating (wrong) here, or Europe, China, etc Lying is lying (wrong) here, or Europe, China, etc And so on... Get the point...? And so we ALL will be judged by God... ALL of us humans. Therefore all that really matters is what each one of us does in our daily lives, that's it.