Accountability

There was a time on earth when there were no nations or governments. People did as they pleased. As a result, God's creation – the human race – sank into disgraceful depths of despair. God wanted to solve the problem so He covered the earth with a flood in judgment. Then He put government in the world to restrain wickedness. That first government came from God, and every government ever since has come from God.

Why? Because no one has any authority unless it comes from God. Whether those who govern us are good or bad, right or wrong, gracious or greedy – they are there because God put them there. Some use their power to do God's will. Others use their power in an attempt to go against God's will. Whoever serves the people as leaders serve as He pleases with His permission.

So, it follows that those who refuse to obey the teachings and laws of God will ultimately be rewarded for their obedience or disobedience. Perhaps they will get away with it here, but certainly not in the "hereafter." 

"God presides in the great assembly," wrote Asaph, the author of Psalm 82. And he concluded, "He gives judgment among the 'gods'." In other words, if those whom God has placed in positions of leadership as rulers or judges do not rule with God’s laws and commandments as their guide, they will face His judgment.

Not long ago, one ruler who was dying cried out, "Now I must face the Judge. This is what disturbs me." We, too, must face this Judge. What reward will we get on that day?

Prayer:  Lord, may we live our lives realizing that someday we will stand before You as Judge of all we have done. Help us to live with that in mind. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture For Today: God presides in the great assembly. He gives judgment among the 'gods.' Psalm 82:1 

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