2 Corinthians 5:10 (KJV)
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.
The anchor Scripture clearly states that each individual will face a judgment day before God, where they will be required to give an account of their actions and accomplishments on earth. This is an unavoidable judgment that awaits everyone. In his letter to the Corinthian Christians, Paul urged them to stop behaving like worldly unbelievers and instead start living as children of God. He reminded them that they had been saved by grace through faith and should live lives surrendered to the Spirit, not to the lusts of the flesh. As followers of Christ, we are guaranteed eternal life in Heaven. However, we will all stand before the judgment seat of Christ, where everyone’s actions will be assessed to determine their quality. Christ will evaluate our deeds to decide whether or not they were good or evil, emphasizing the importance of our actions.
It is clear that it is appointed unto man once to die, and after death, there is judgment (Hebrews 9:27). Many people think that when they die, life has ended; they are not aware that there is life after death. Death is not the end of life but the beginning of eternity – either in Heaven or in hell. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 says, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” Some people have said that nobody can tell them how to live their lives; nobody will indeed control how such people live now, but God will demand an account of how they lived their lives later in eternity. God shall bring everyone and every work to judgment. Many people have wasted their lives on earth and are already in eternity in hell. They wish to be given a second chance to amend their ways, but it is too late. Some may claim not to have time for God, yet we have time for all unnecessary things. As we await Christ’s return, let’s live for Him, seek His glory, and rest assured that His righteousness makes us worthy of Heaven.
Beloved, God will bring everything under judgment; falsifying receipts to make money, bearing false witness, or trampling on someone to go up in life, in all these actions you will give an account. God is watching you. Choose to live godly in Christ Jesus from this day forward. Live a life that you may win your reward and glorify your Father, who is in Heaven. Live your life with purpose, dedication, self-control, and discipline. Always give your best effort in pursuing your goals, and be prepared to stand before the judgment seat of Christ. I will end with Acts 17:30-31, “Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all men everywhere to repent. For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed.” Adjust your life today in order not to regret tomorrow. Everyone will stand before God to account for his life on earth. While you wait for the Lord’s return, you must live by faith and please God. Follow God’s will and one day receive His rewards with open arms. Remember that the journey is just as important as the destination, so make the most of every moment and strive to live a fulfilling and inspiring life.
O Lord, help me always to live my life with a high sense of accountability and exist in the consciousness of serving You with fear and reverence in Jesus’ Name.