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God will judge our work (2 Chronicles 19:5-10) He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified cities, and he gave them these instructions: "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case that comes before you. Fear the Lord and judge with care, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes."
Jehoshaphat appointed some of the Levites and priests and clan leaders in Israel to serve as judges in Jerusalem for cases concerning both the law of the Lord and civil disputes. These were his instructions to them: "You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with integrity and with undivided hearts. Whenever a case comes to you from fellow citizens in an outlying town, whether a murder case or some other violation of God's instructions, laws, commands, or regulations, you must warn them not to sin against the Lord, so that his anger will not come against you and them. Do this and you will not be guilty."
Sin has consequences (Ezekiel 18:20) The one who sins is the one who dies. The child will not be punished for the parent's sins, and the parent will not be punished for the child's sins. Righteous people will be rewared for their own goodness, and wicked people will be punished for their own wickedness.
We are accountable for every word that we speak (Matthew 12:36) And I tell you this, that you must give an account on judgment day of every idle word you speak.
Confronting others with their sins should be done in private (Matthew 18:15) "If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the fault. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back.
We should hold each other accountable (Luke 17:3) I am warning you! If another believer sins, rebuke him; then if he repeats, forgive him.
We are accountable for what we believe (John 3:18) There is no judgment awaiting those who trust him. But those who do not trust him have already been judged for not believing in te only Son of God.
God holds Christians accountable (Romans 14:11-12) For the Scriptures say,
" 'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow to me and every tongue will confess allegiance to God.' "
Yes, each of us will have to give a personal account to God.
God will reward Christians for their good deeds (1 Corinthians 3:8 ) The one who plants and the one who waters work as a team with the same purpose. Yet they will be rewarded individually, according to their own work.
God will examine our actions (2 Corinthians 5:10) For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies.
Accountability should help others (Galations 6:1) Dear brothers and sisters, if another Chrisitan is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.
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