What Precedes Your Judgment?

Judgment is coming. Prepare now and be ready.

The Bible clearly gives us all a warning: “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many (Hebrews 9:27-28).” Unless the Lord should come back first, we are all going to die. After death, we will all be judged based on the things done in the body, whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14; 2 Corinthians 5:10).

Paul tells Timothy, “some men’s sins are clearly evident, preceding them to judgment, but those of some men follow later. Likewise, the good works of some are clearly evident, and those that are otherwise cannot be hidden (1 Timothy 5:24-25).” He says there are two main categories, sin and good works.

Sin is something that we have all done, we have all committed (Romans 3:23). Some sins are evident to men, and others are not. Paul described the works of the flesh in Galatians 5:19-21, noting that those who practice them will not inherit the kingdom of God. However, even what man does not see God sees. The hidden sins will follow us to the Day of Judgment.

On the other hand, God prepares us for every good work through the Bible (2 Timothy 3:16-17). There are many good works that men may see, and they all should glorify our Father in Heaven (Matthew 5:16). However, there are also things that may be done in secret; God will reward us for them openly (Matthew 6:6).

Whether in secret, or out in the open, God sees. Are you walking in sin, or are you doing good works? Either will precede your judgment. Let us choose to “do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased (Hebrews 13:16).” Have you accepted Christ as Saviour?

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