Though few people give much...
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Object:
Though few people give much daily thought to it, the judgment will be a fearsome
encounter with the Lord. On that day, every person will have to give an accounting of the
deeds done in the body.
We'll be responsible for a lifetime of choices. Every unkind word, every lustful thought, and every evil deed is recorded. Think of what it will be like to have all of your secrets revealed. There'll be embarrassment aplenty.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to stand before the Lord in the judgment and to have him say, "I find no basis for condemning you"? To have him say, "Welcome"? No one has lived a sin-free life. All of us have done foolish things. But if we are in Christ and attempting to please him, all of our failures will be covered by him. The record is expunged. There is "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
We'll be responsible for a lifetime of choices. Every unkind word, every lustful thought, and every evil deed is recorded. Think of what it will be like to have all of your secrets revealed. There'll be embarrassment aplenty.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to stand before the Lord in the judgment and to have him say, "I find no basis for condemning you"? To have him say, "Welcome"? No one has lived a sin-free life. All of us have done foolish things. But if we are in Christ and attempting to please him, all of our failures will be covered by him. The record is expunged. There is "no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
