READ: 1 Kings 3:16-28
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
2 Corinthians 5:10
Solomon’s ability to pass judgment and to execute justice made him the famous king that he was. It is important to pass good judgments that are accepted by all parties as fair, objective and authoritative. When King Solomon passed judgment about which mother should have the living child, he was hailed as a great king.
Judgment is the ability to: judge, make a decision, form an opinion objectively and authoritatively, form an opinion wisely, come to a conclusion about someone or something.
The absence of judgment is the absence of decisions! The absence of judgment is the absence of someone who can come to a conclusion about a matter. The absence of judgment is the absence of a wise person who can form an opinion authoritatively and objectively. The absence of judgment leads to chaos! Confusion is birthed by the absence of someone who can wisely bring matters to a conclusion.
Where there is justice, decisions and conclusions are characterized by fairness, justness, reasonableness and even-handedness. Justice is a characteristic that is greatly desired in human society.
It is good to know that we are going to stand before a God who is filled with judgment and justice. God will be fair! God will be just! God will come to conclusions and take decisions. God will be even-handed! God will be impartial when He relates to us. God will not mete out wickedness and injustice to us.
Do not think that judgment and justice are going to come only when you die. God is administering His judgment right now! We are all experiencing His justice and His judgment today. Some of the things that are happening in our lives are simply the judgments and decisions of God. God’s judgment will continue in eternity!