Sound Judgment vs Legalism

[Mr. M]

[David]

Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of You,

And I am afraid of Your judgments.

It is time to take this admonition more seriously.

[Paul]

Philippians 2:

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only,

but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

 

Will we allow God to work into us what He Wills, and do what is well pleasing in His sight?

Our doctrine cannot be our own.

John 7:17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine,

whether it is from God or I speak on My own.

Isaiah 1:

17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed,

judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured

with the sword:for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Edited October 11, 2024 by Mr. M

[Vine Abider]

Which judgement are you referring to - for believers or for unbelievers or both?

[Mr. M]

16 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

Which judgement are you referring to - for believers or for unbelievers or both?

 

1 hour ago, Mr. M said:

[David]

Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of You,

And I am afraid of Your judgments.

David's words reflect the experience of someone who was said to walk with a heart after God,

and often spoke reflectively of the importance of the fear of God for righteousness sake. 

It is a part of the daily walk of the believer.

Psalm 106:3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that does righteousness at all times.

Not a reference to end time judgment, or eschatology. It is rooted in the knowledge of God's

mishpat, chronicled in the scriptures, and revealing his heart toward the frowardness of men.

[missmuffet]

1 hour ago, Mr. M said:

[David]

Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of You,

And I am afraid of Your judgments.

It is time to take this admonition more seriously.

[Paul]

Philippians 2:

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only,

but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

 

Will we allow God to work into us what He Wills, and do what is well pleasing in His sight?

Our doctrine cannot be our own.

John 7:17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine,

whether it is from God or I speak on My own.

Isaiah 1:

17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed,

judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured

with the sword:for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Those going through the Great White Throne judgment should have  a lot of fear. Those believers who go through the Bema seat judgment or the Judgment Seat of Christ are all saved and will be going to heaven. They may lose rewards for the things they did or didn't do while on the earth. There are many rewards and many benefits.

[Vine Abider]

33 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

Those going through the Great White Throne judgment should have  a lot of fear. Those believers who go through the Bema seat judgment or the Judgment Seat of Christ are all saved and will be going to heaven. They may lose rewards for the things they did or didn't do while on the earth. There are many rewards and many benefits.

Yes!  And regarding the Bema, it will be whether we were faithful in the few things he's given us (as per Matt 22 servants parable).

BTW Miss M - do we stay in heaven then?

[Not me]

Hi and blessings, may God so continue to bless your relationship with Him.. 

As I’m sure you know, scripture says the ‘fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’… It is this fear, this wisdom, and the knowing that nobody gets away with anything that is so lacking in society today…

2 hours ago, Mr. M said:

Our doctrine cannot be our own.

I think this statement, this truth, carries with it, a depth worth its weight in gold…..

Blessed in that depth and the value of it…

 

A fellow follower, Not me 

Edited November 27, 2022 by Not me
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[missmuffet]

43 minutes ago, Vine Abider said:

Yes!  And regarding the Bema, it will be whether we were faithful in the few things he's given us (as per Matt 22 servants parable).

BTW Miss M - do we stay in heaven then?

Why wouldn't we stay in heaven? Where would we go?

[Marathoner]

3 hours ago, Mr. M said:

[David]

Psalm 119:120 My flesh trembles for fear of You,

And I am afraid of Your judgments.

It is time to take this admonition more seriously.

[Paul]

Philippians 2:

12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only,

but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure.

 

Will we allow God to work into us what He Wills, and do what is well pleasing in His sight?

Our doctrine cannot be our own.

John 7:17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine,

whether it is from God or I speak on My own.

Isaiah 1:

17 Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed,

judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:

though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured

with the sword:for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Edifying, my friend. 

David walked in the judgment of the Lord, as did everyone who serve as examples to us in the scriptures. Our Father in heaven withholds nothing good from us, and He has regard for one who is broken in spirit and trembles at His word. For those who love the Lord and are known by Him, His judgment is not reserved for the age to come by any means. We are called upon to walk according to His Spirit here and now, and so we also walk in the judgment of the Lord just as David did before us. 

Thus, we are faithful with the little given to us and so when our time upon this earth is finished, we shall stand before the Lord and say,

Your judgment is righteous, Lord! Be it according to Your will and purpose.

[TheBlade]

4 hours ago, missmuffet said:

Those going through the Great White Throne judgment should have  a lot of fear. Those believers who go through the Bema seat judgment or the Judgment Seat of Christ are all saved and will be going to heaven. They may lose rewards for the things they did or didn't do while on the earth. There are many rewards and many benefits.

Amen.. 

[Vine Abider]

6 hours ago, missmuffet said:

Why wouldn't we stay in heaven? Where would we go?

Doesn't it all come down to the earth in Rev 21?