Every Christian is answerable to Jesus for how he or she lived life. We will not stand before the Great White Throne. (Revelation 20:11) That is where unbelievers will be judged. Instead, we will go before Christ's judgment seat and give an account of ourselves. What we'll be judged on is the quality of our work. God has given every believer an individual purpose, along with the personality, talents, and spiritual gifts needed to fulfill it. The question that will be answered at Christ's judgment seat:
Did I live out my purpose to honor and glorify God?
Standing before Christ's judgment seat is something to look forward to. We need not fear, since we are beloved co-heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17, 34). Because of His sacrifice, we have a right to the treasures of heaven. He is eager to bestow them as a reward for faithfulness and obedience.
Therefore, we make it our aim whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him. For we all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:9-10
I am thankful to be around so many who really care . . . about others, about the Lord, and about the work they do and the legacy they are leaving behind. It's not just about the rewards in eternity, but also about the impact we are having now FOR eternity! God bless you all!
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