“So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” ~ Romans 14:12
The Apostle Paul, speaking on behalf of the Creator and Judge, basically said, “It doesn’t matter whether you believe or don’t believe. It doesn’t matter whether you’re ready or not ready. It doesn’t matter whether you want to or don’t want to, you will stand before Almighty God and give an account of the things you did and didn’t do.”
So, if that is the case, and we know that is the case, what kind of lives should we be living? We should be living the kind of lives that are pleasing and acceptable to the LORD. The writer of the book of Hebrews concurred when he wrote “…it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment.” (Heb 9:27)
So, make no mistake, we will all stand before the judgement seat of Christ. Therefore, we ought to live lives that are worthy to be called Christians. And not selfish, or wicked lives. Do not let the deceiver fool you into apathy, beguile you into breaking one of God’s commandments or laws. But rather, in all things, let love guide your decisions, and let the knowledge of God choose your side.
Father, give us the spirit of discernment that our eyes may be opened to schemes and tricks of the evil one. Help us to make decisions not based on secular information, biases, or desires, but rather on Your written word, which is The Truth, in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.
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