How Could God Judge?
Certainly not! If that were so, how could God judge the world?
Romans 3:6 (NIV)
Paul rebuts objections: certainly not! If so, how could God judge the world? The question's purpose silences excuses. Objectors claimed human sin highlights divine glory — so punishing God would be unjust. Paul detonates logic: no judgment, no justice; no justice, no God. Arguments against judgment self-destruct.
If that were so: Paul drives hypotheses absurd. If sinning glorifies God, preachers should order sins. Ridiculous conclusions denounce false premises. Logic's purpose protects holiness. Faith thinks rigorously: ideas carry consequences. Theologies licensing sins lie about God. Test everything by absurdity.
How could God judge the world?: future judgment anchors present morals. Coming tribunal's purpose sanctifies current conduct. God will judge — so live rightly. Denying judgment shields sin. Preaching without tribunals becomes self-help advice. Certain judgment breeds holy fear and clean joy.
Today, live tribunal-lit: examine motives, confess sins, fear and trust. Judgment doctrine's purpose is preparation, never terror. Approaching account days organize today's priorities. Fear the Judge, love the Father — same Person, same day, same peace.
And live tribunal-bound: remembered judgments sanctify days. Live tribunal-bound today. Remembered judgments sanctify. Fear rightly. Prepare well. Examine self. Confess all. Trust Christ. Abide. Remain. Watch.