Will God Judge Christians?

Have you ever wondered if the word “judgment” is used in reference to believers? Peter answers that question. “If you address as Father the one who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;” 1 Peter 1:17.

Although we are not saved by works, God judges the way believers conduct ourselves after we are saved. What does that look like?

• We fervently love one another from the heart, 1:22.
• We put aside all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, slander, 2:1.
• We proclaim the excellencies of Christ, 2:9.
• We keep our behavior excellent, 2:12.
• We follow in Christ’s steps, 2:21.
• We are harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and
  humble in spirit; not returning evil for evil or insult for insult,
  but giving a blessing instead, 3:8-9.
• We keep our tongue from evil and lies, 3:10.
• We turn away from evil and do good; seeking peace, 3:11.
• We keep a good conscience, 3:16.
• We live for the will of God, 4:2.
• We live in the Spirit according to the will of God, 4:6.
• We’re hospitable to one another without complaint, 4:9.
• We use the gift God’s given us to serve one another, 4:10.
• We cast all our anxiety on God, knowing He cares for us, 5:7.
• We resist the devil, firm in our faith, 5:9.

If you, like me, are convicted about one or more of the above, remember God loves you and we can confess our sins, assured He forgives us. We can walk more intentionally by His Spirit.

Heavenly Father, thank You for being an IMPARTIAL JUDGE who calls us to walk in newness of life through Christ’s empowerment. We love and worship You.

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