Consequências dos nossos atos
Toda ação tem consequências. A Bíblia ensina que colhemos o que semeamos — para o bem e para o mal. Deus pesará cada palavra e ato no dia do juízo.
Colher o que semear
Cada um prestará contas de si mesmo a Deus. O Senhor julgará as obras e os segredos dos homens com justiça perfeita.
So every one of us will have to explain ourselves to God.
God will make sure everyone receives what they deserve according to what they’ve done. Those who have kept on trying to do what is good and right will receive glory and honor, immortality and eternal life. But those who think only of themselves, rejecting the truth and deliberately choosing to do evil, will receive punishment and furious hostility. Everyone who does evil will have trouble and suffering—the Jewish people first, and the foreigners too. But everyone who does good will have glory, honor, and peace—the Jewish people first, and the foreigners too. God has no favorites.
The result of the gift is not like that of the sin. The result of Adam’s sin was judgment and condemnation, but the gift sets us right with God, despite our many sins. As a result of one man’s sin, death ruled because of him. But God’s grace is so much greater and his gift sets us right, for everyone who receives it will rule in life through the person of Jesus Christ!
"Don’t judge others, so that you won’t be judged. For whatever standard you use to judge others will be used to judge you, and whatever measurement you use to measure others will be used to measure you.
I tell you, people will have to account for every careless thing they say on the Day of Judgment.
For God’s word is alive and effective, sharper than any twin-edged sword, so penetrating it separates life and breath, bone joints and their marrow, judging the thoughts and intentions of the mind. No living being is hidden from his sight; everything is exposed and visible to the one we’re accountable to.
Responsabilidade pessoal
Quem é sábio prevê o perigo e se esconde. A Palavra examina os pensamentos e intenções do coração.
If you’re sensible you see danger coming and get out of the way; but stupid people just keep going and pay for it.
If you are wise, you are the one to profit from it; if you scoff, you alone will have to suffer the consequences.
It’s a mistake to make a promise to God and then have second thoughts about it later.
"If you sin by not giving the evidence you have about a legal case, whether you saw something yourself or heard about it, you bear responsibility for your guilt.
If you sin and break any of the Lord’s commandments, even if you are unaware of it, you are still guilty and bear responsibility for your guilt.
Don’t hold onto hateful feelings towards others. Talk honestly with your neighbors, so that you don’t sin because of them.
Consequências inevitáveis
A terra deu seu fruto conforme as obras dos que nela habitam. Ninguém escapa do juízo — Deus pesa cada ação.
But the rest of the earth will become desolate because of what those who live there have done.
They will punish you for your immorality, and you will have to experience the consequences of your idol worship. Then you will know that I am the Lord God."
If your blood is shed by any animal, I will call it to account; and if your blood is shed by any person, I will call that person to account.
Why do the wicked think they can treat God with such contempt? Why do they think that God won’t make them accountable?
But you do see the trouble and grief they cause. Take it into your own hands. The helpless trust in you; you defend the orphans.