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The NIV 365-Day Devotional Reading Plan

DAY 28 OF 365

He Is Judge

A god who does not judge is a god of the imagination. God judges. Attempts are made to water down God’s judgment, explain it away or apologize for it, but God’s judgment is a manifestation of the reaction of his holiness to evil (Isa 42:8). Judgment is an integral part of redemptive history as seen in the fall (Ge 3:14–19), the flood (6:5–7), the plagues (Ex 3:19–20; 7:5; 11:4–5), the conquest (Jos 3:10), the destruction of Israel (2Ki 17:5–23), the destitution of Judah (25:1–21), the great tribulation (Mt 24:21–22) and the great white throne judgment (Rev 20:11–15). There are many references in Scripture to both his judgment and his love.

Judgment is necessary. Society recognizes that a judge who will not judge is a mockery. The Bible salutes God’s judgments as “firm” and “righteous” (Ps 19:9), impartial (Ro 2:11), perfect (Ps 19:7) and complete (Rev 15:1).

All sin starts when we determine that we want to be like God (Ge 3:5–6). This attitude of the will is judged (Isa 14:14–15). The cross did not do away with judgment; it served as the lightning rod (Col 2:14). At the cross judgment and mercy met, and both were victorious. Judgment is a necessity; the cross has no meaning without it (Ro 3:24–26). In judgment, our innermost attitudes will be revealed, and justice will be administered. We would do well to prepare our hearts (2Co 5:9–11).

Taken from The Woman’s Study Bible

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The NIV 365-Day Devotional Reading Plan

Learn more about the Bible and God's love with this year-long devotional. This 365-day reading plan includes passages that have been collected from a variety of NIV (New International Version) Bibles and devotionals, and it features verses from throughout the Bible. These daily readings will provide you with insight and wisdom as you explore the word of God each day.

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