“But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead” (1 Peter 4:5).
Everyone will stand before the Lord. This is not only hope for the faithful, but for those who do wrong, it should also bring fear for those who sin with no repentance. We all shall stand before the Lord. Take care to not accuse your brother before looking at your own sin. There has always been too much self-righteousness and not enough humility. Learn how to be humble and treat others as you would want to be treated.
Lord, You have given me the principles to follow, now help me to follow them. Guide me in your goodness to put the best possible construct on things, but never to deny the truth. Lead me to be gracious to others, but not to their detriment. Help me look inwardly so that I may be honest with myself and others. Lead me, O Lord, in the way of everlasting life so that I may be like You.
Lord Jesus, without You the desire of my heart would be impossible. You have come leading the way for all who will follow You in order that we may understand godliness. Put in me Your righteousness and bless me with humility so that I may understand and know the way You have designed me to live. Let me not live in fear, but in hope because of all that You have promised. Amen.
