Way you judge, you’ll be judged:

Matthew 7:12

12     “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

Mark 4:24

24     And He was saying to them, “Take care what you listen to. By your standard of measure it will be measured to you; and more will be given you besides.

     

Mark 4:25

25     “For whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him.”

            We’re supposed to care for others the way we want them to care for us. It doesn’t say that when they treat us the way we want, then we are to treat them right. We’re to do it first; even if they never do. Once we have done what we’ve been instructed, then it’s God’s responsibility to take care of the rest. We’re also supposed to be careful what we listen to. When we pay attention to the bad things someone says about another without hearing their side of the story, we are in danger of being judged the same way. Don’t you know that if they’re talking about someone else to you, that they will talk about you to someone else? Or if they don’t, some other person will. We will also be judged on what we do with what God gives to us (it’s not just talking about money). If you try to hoard what He’s given, even if it’s just a little bit, that little bit will eventually be taken away from you.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "Do not look down on your brothers and sisters. You have no right to judge their actions. Only I have that right, and I have given that right to My Son. You do not know all the circumstances in their lives, so you cannot judge properly. I have not given you the right to judge them, and you should avoid it at all costs. I will bring about judgment at the proper time and in the proper manner. It is not for you to choose the time nor the manner of My judgment. Trust in Me. I will do what is necessary at the proper time. It is not for you to decide what the proper judgment is. You do not want them to judge you, do you? So, let them alone. I will take care of them at the proper time.”

            98. I will treat people the way Jesus wants me to; I will not listen to those things that are not pleasing unto Him; I will not judge others; and I will use whatever I have been given to the glory of God.

            We are destined to be held accountable. How would you stack up if God held court today? Would He say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant”, or would He say, “Oops”?

Confidence in the Day of Judgment:

1 John 4:17

17     By this, love is perfected with us, so that we may have confidence in the Day of Judgment; because as He is, so also are we in this world.

     

            We will have confidence on that Day. We don’t have to fear. People may judge us harshly from wrong motives, but He judges in love. This verse says that just as He is, so also are we in this world … not just in Heaven.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "Those of the world have something to fear on the Day of Judgment, but My children do not. I have nothing but blessings for My children. They will receive showers of blessings on the Day of Judgment, not curses. There is nothing to fear when you walk in My Word. You can stand before Me on that Day without cause to fear. I will bless you and keep you from that judgment when you walk in My Word.”

            97. Love is perfected with me and I will have confidence in the day of judgment. As He is, so also shall I be in this world.

Judgment:

            Must all appear before the judgment seat:

2 Corinthians 5:10

10     For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

            This replicates the statement that we will all be judged for what we’ve done. We shall appear before His judgment seat. If we are to be judged, how much more will those that do not know Him merit being judged? When we set our hearts to follow Him, we have nothing to fear on that Day.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children have nothing to fear from Me when they walk according to My Word. I will bring about their happiness in due season as they trust in Me to do what I say. I will not let anything fall to the ground without giving due justice to those seeking My face. You will have to answer for what you’ve said and done, but not out of vengeance on My part. It is My law. I will not change it for anyone. However, I will forgive and I will forget when you ask Me and trust Me to do it. There is no escaping the consequences of all you’ve said or done. However, when they are erased by the blood of My Son, then there is nothing to fear.”

            96. When I appear before the judgment seat of Christ, I will be recompensed for my deeds in the body all of which will be good in His sight.

What You Say or Do:

            Recompenses everyone:

Matthew 16:27

27     “For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and will then repay every man according to his deeds.

     

Revelation 22:12

12     “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.

            Jesus is the one who will evaluate the deeds we’ve done. That means even though others may not know, He knows. He knows not only the wrong things we’ve said or done that others don’t know about, but also the good ones. We may feel like no one knows nor is grateful for all that we’ve done. He knows, and He will render to you according to what you’ve done when He returns.

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children, you are blessed because of My Son. He will redeem every situation in which you find yourselves. He will make it to come out gloriously, if you follow My commandments and seek My face. He will bring everything to pass in its proper time. Too many of My children are impatient. They do not wait on Me to complete what is lacking in their lives; but I will bring it about in time. Whatever you have done for me shall be made known and shall be recompensed. You can trust Me that I will bless you for all that you have done for Me. I will not let it fall to the ground unrewarded. But, you must be patient. I do not operate according to your schedule, but according to Mine. I also will not let the deeds done against My Word go unpunished. I will bring that about in its due season. I will let My Son do whatever is necessary to bring about your obedience to all My commands.”

            95. When the Lord comes, He will reward Me according to my deeds, all of which will be acceptable in His sight.