Things are not always as they appear therefore, we are wise never to judge anything before the time. But she said that he wanted her to tell Chuck how much he loves him, and that his final request was that he be able to attend a conference where Chuck were speaking. She went on to share with him that her husband was dying and the medication he took made him sleepy. By the end of the week, Chuck said that he was irritated by it, yet he said nothing about it.Īfter the last meeting, the wife of the man came up to Chuck and told him that her husband was too embarrassed to come. He was speaking at a week-long conference in California where, every time he spoke, a certain man would fall asleep after twenty minutes. Allow me to illustrate:Ĭharles Swindoll one time related an experience he had in his own life. Even general observations in life are usually an inaccurate assessment of the actual circumstances. Who among us can know the motive behind someone’s actions, much less the intent of their heart? Certainly no one can ever say they have all the details needed to make an impartial ruling. Those who hastily condemn their fellow man are treading upon Divine ground.Īs the apostle says, we are to “judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come.” We simply are not in a position to judge anyone.
For example, we are at liberty to judge or discern the things that differ in God’s Word however, we have no right to judge others. Judgment may take the form of discernment or passing final sentence upon someone. “Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God” (I Cor. Notice we “should walk in them,” which strongly implies not all will see the importance of living for the Lord. It is after our conversion that we learn believers “are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them” (Eph. You see salvation isn’t based upon our good works, but rather the finished work of Christ. Even though a believer may suffer the devastating loss of eternal reward, according to the Word of God he will still be saved, for God has promised eternal life to all who believe (Rom. Those who carelessly built upon the foundation with wood, hay, and stubble are going to suffer irreparable loss, but Paul adds an interesting statement: “but he himself shall be saved yet so as by fire.” God is always faithful to His Word. It is a solemn thought that our present conduct will have a bearing upon us throughout eternity. While we are not told the nature of these rewards, we should always desire the fullness of what God has provided for us. For those who consistently built upon the foundation with gold, silver and precious stones, their works will abide and they will be rewarded accordingly. Only those things done for Christ of a permanent nature will endure this Divine review. At the Judgment Seat of Christ it will be applied to our works and purge away the dross. 3:13-15).Īs we have seen, one of the symbols of the Word of God is fire. If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved yet so as by fire” (I Cor.
If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. Recent Sermons Lesson 51: Things Didn’t Go As Planned – Acts 13:26-39 Pastor Ricky Kurth “There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band, A devout man, and one that feared God with. God-Fearing, Moral, Religious, But Lost Pastor Kevin Sadler The hope which is laid up for you in heaven The love which ye have to all the saints, More Minutes with the Bible The Abiding Evidences of Salvation Pastor Cornelius R. The climax of Paul's first recorded sermon is reached in. the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace" (Eph. Recent Articles Two Minutes with the Bible Forgiven Pastor Cornelius R. This may be the most important message you ever read. Have Questions?ĭo you have questions about the Bible? We'd like to help. Help support the ministry of the Berean Bible Society.
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