God’s Judgment Seat

Romans 13-16

“You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat…each of us will give an account of himself to God.”

Romans 14:10, 12

The Church is Christ’s Bride being prepared for eternity together with him. As brothers and sisters in the Church, we will all stand before God’s judgment seat and give an account of our lives. Our confidence on that day will be in the righteousness of Christ our Savior, not in ourselves. Until that day we must grow in faith, hope, and love. The judgment for our sin has been placed upon Jesus; we are recipients of God’s mercy and amazing grace.

What right do we have to stand in the place of judgment against a brother or sister-in-Christ in disputable matters?

Paul’s context in Rome included differences among believers in Christ regarding the consumption of food or drink offered to idols in pagan temples. This less expensive food was to be blessed and eaten with the principle being that no food was unclean when blessed and received with gratitude.

Are there disputable matters such as worship styles, clothing, Bible translations, or even hermeneutical methods which divide us in the Church today?

In light of God’s great mercy to us in Christ, let us walk humbly together.

“Lord Jesus, you are my righteousness. Fill me with your love and grace toward my fellow believers in the Church.”