The Issue of Accountability. Part [2] 08/14/2024 (Morning thought)

Hebrews 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.

Not only does God witness our deeds and words, He also sees thoughts, intentions and purposes, even in things folks decided to do, but somehow, never got the opportunity to. And it is for this reason that we should not make the mistake of doing soul searching on the external level of deeds and words, but rather on the level of inner intentions and purposes.

This issue of accountability is not always put off until the judgement, for even in this life, God has made it plain that He does, and will bring persons to justice, even before the official investigative, and executive judgements are over. This, God has done on several occasions, both with secular or pagan nations and also with some specific individuals. It is not usually the case that God would make a blatant intrusion, in the administration of justice, but on certain occasions He has done so.

We must seek to understand what the devil is up to, in his efforts to remove the law of God from society, for wherever God’s law is made void in the land, the issue of accountability is a non-starter at least in the minds of the people, and where no accountability is to be found, lawlessness and presumption will stalk the nation in broad daylight.

 Psalms 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

The Issue of Accountability. Part [1] 08/14/2024 (Evening thought)

2nd Corinthians 5: 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

In the above passage, when the apostle says that all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, he means all. It includes all Christians, all Muslims, all Buddhists, all secular folk, all Hindus, all the rich and poor, and everyone who is in high authority on this planet. All means all. The issue of accountability, as stated in the passage has to do with Christ meting out the just and correct recompence, for deeds done while persons lived on this earth.

His judgment supersedes and transcends all earthly tribunals which are prone to tip the scales of justice in favor of persons who have influence, or who can afford to pay to play. Thus, as mortals we must keep in mind that the God of heaven keeps an accurate account of things that are done in the darkness, or in the light of day, for it is stated unequivocally in the Bible, that nothing we do escapes His gaze.

Persons may endeavor to cover up wrongs and sins from parents, family, friends and citizenry. But there is no cover up with God, who sees all, and knows it all, and it is for this reason that we should harbor a consciousness of His presence in everything we do, think, and say.

Hebrews 4: 12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. Good night” and God bless!