Reasons To Strive For Good

For it is time [now] for judgment to begin with the family of God. And if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the Gospel of God? (1 Peter 4:17)

You then, why do you judge your brother, or why do you look down on your brother? We will all stand before God’s judgment seat. For it is written: “As surely as I live,” says the Lord, “every knee will bow before Me. Every tongue will confess to God.” So then, each of us will give an account of himself before God (Romans 14:10-12).

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done… (2 Corinthians 5:10).

Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with what judgment you use, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you (Matthew 7:1-2).

Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and it will be given to you – a good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over will be poured out into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Luke 6:37-38).

For if we would judge ourselves we would not be judged (1 Corinthians 11:31).

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God (1 Corinthians 4:5).

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow – of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth – and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:10-11).

Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away (Hebrews 2:1).

Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves (James 1:22).

Establish Your Word to Your servant, who is devoted to fearing You (Psalm 119:38).

For the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).