But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth.
God’s judgment is
I. Correct; according to the facts of the case.
II. Impartial; according to a true moral standard, having respect to character.
III. Equitable; according to the principles of infallible justice. By Him actions are weighed (1Sa_2:3). “Tekel” is written on each one’s conduct (Dan_5:27). Job’s wish (Job_31:6) is realised in all. (T. Robinson, D. D.)
The final judgment of God
When Rabbi Jochanan Ben Zachai was sick his disciples came to visit him, and when he saw them he began to weep. They said to him, “Rabbi, the light of Israel, the right-hand pillar, the strong hammer, wherefore dost thou weep?” He answered, “If they were carrying me before a king of flesh and blood, who is here today and tomorrow in the grave, who, if he were angry with me, his anger would not last forever; if he put me in prison, his prison would not be everlasting; if he condemned me to death, that death would not be eternal; whom I could soothe with words or bribe with riches; yet even in such circumstances I should weep. But now I am going before the King of kings, the holy and blessed God, who liveth and endureth; who, if He be angry with me, His anger will last forever; if He put me in prison, His bondage will be everlasting; if He condemn me to death, that death will be eternal; whom I cannot soothe with words nor bribe with riches. When, further, there are before me two ways, the one to hell and the other to paradise, and I know not into which they are carrying me, shall I not weep?” (Talmud.)
The sure judgment of God
Said Anne of Austria, the Queen of France, to her implacable enemy, Cardinal Richelieu, “My lord cardinal, there is one fact which you seem to have entirely forgotten. God is a sure paymaster. He may not pay at the end of every week or month or year; but I charge you, remember that He pays in the end.”
