God, the Judge
Text: Romans 14:7-13
We have entered into a passage of scripture that sheds some light on the biblical command for judging. The first key is truth. When we base our judging on the Word, it is not us but the Word who does the judging.
In the next few verses, 7-13, we see the second key and that is to remember that we all will stand before God and give an account. In verses 7 and 8, we are given a picture of what true Christianity looks like. Those who have given their name to the Lord are not allowed to be self-seekers. The Spirit moves us to please God.
Then in verses 9-13 we see the fact that we all will stand on our own before our great King and give an account. I Cor. 3:1-15 shows us that we all have the opportunity to lay a godly foundation and live to God or lay a selfish foundation and serve self. Then all foundations will be tried by fire and self will be consumed.
In the parable of the servants and the talents, all three had to give an account for what they were given. The two who used their talents and invested them were pleasing to the master. The one who squandered his talent was very displeasing to his master. We will all one day stand before the King and give an account.
Lastly, God will settle the score. Our job is to be obedient and serve the great king. Ps. 75 tells us that God is judge and he raises up and puts down whom He desires. Rom. 12 tells us that God is the judge and He will sort things out. II Tim. 4:1 also reminds us that God is able to judge the quick and the dead. So, let us serve the King, judge each other with the Word and remember that we will give a personal account to the King.