Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Double Judgment

Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth; much more the wicked and the sinner. Proverbs 11:31

We have all seen situations happen to people and hear some one state that is was pay back for something the individual had done. Well, here is the verse to back it up! Solomon clealy states that we will be recompensed for our actions on earth. Other translations (NIV, NKJ) are a little clearer on the fact that it does occur on earth.

And he warns that it is more so for the wicked and the sinner. And Paul warns in Hebrews 9:27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment". We know then that as sinners we are punished on earth and then judged to eternal punishment on Judgement Day. It drives home the impact of pain and suffering to be endured by loved ones that have not accepted Christ. With such an ominous future, we should strive with a renewed vigor to lead our loved ones to Christ!

As Christians, we may suffer on earth through trials and tribulations but we are assured that God will compensate us in other ways on earth and in heaven. What a motivating and comforting thought! Doesn't it inspire you to abandon your will to follow Him today?