Judge Righteous Judgment

Why Are People So Easily Fooled?

Ken

“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24 KJV). How could Lucifer — the highest of Yahweh’s created beings — choose himself over the Most High God? No sin had ever been committed, so he couldn’t blame anything or anybody but himself for doing it. Yahweh gave Lucifer the capacity to choose, just as He has given us the same ability. “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them” (Genesis 1:27). Pride is glorifying self instead of God, “who is worthy to be praised” (1Samuel 22:4; Psalm 18:3 KJV). Five times, Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12) was recorded by Yahweh as not having said out loud, but only voicing in his heart, “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High” (14:13-14). He wanted what only the Almighty was worthy to have — the praise, honor, and glory for being the first, the highest, the most powerful, the wisest, the Creator, the Sustainer, the Righteous Judge. He refused to give Yahweh the credit for being Yahweh. “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour” (Romans 13:7). Whenever anyone willingly does not acknowledge self-evident truth about the Most High God, they commit the sin of pride, and take that glory for themselves. Again, pride is essentially glorifying self instead of God. 

Okay, so why are people so easily fooled? And, why will they be ensnared by the Antichrist to worship him as God Almighty? Because they have been willing to give someone other than Jesus Christ the glory for being the True Seed of the Woman (Genesis 3:15). But, you say, How can we know that Jesus Christ is the prophesied seed? Because He fulfills all the prophecies concerning the Messiah, e.g., Psalm 2:7, 12; Proverbs 30:4; Daniel 9:26; Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; Isaiah 53; Malachi 3:1; et al. Which means whoever will be sitting in the Jerusalem Temple at the middle of Daniel’s Seventieth Week (Daniel 9:26) proclaiming himself as God (Matthew 24:15), is an impostor — the Antichrist. Paul tells us, “10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness” (2Thessalonians 2:10-12).

They had “pleasure in unrighteousness” (2Thessalonians 2:12), since they did not “judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24), because, like Lucifer, they sought their own glory, for they were speaking on their own authority. “If anyone wants to do God’s will, he will know about My teaching, whether it is from God or whether I speak from My own authority” (John 7:17 NET). Notice the relationship of the one who does not speak on his own authority and the one who sent him. The righteous relationship stems from seeking to honor God and not himself. “The person who speaks on his own authority desires to receive honor for himself; the one who desires the honor of the one who sent him is a man of integrity, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (John 7:18 NET). Both the Antichrist and those deceived by him speak on their own authority, as Lucifer did with the First Sin. 

Father, teach us to beware of speaking on our own authority that we would not be deceived by the claims of Antichrist and the Antichristian system of the world. Give us strong understanding of You and the strength to withstand the wiles of the Devil. Lord Jesus, return quickly to deliver Your faithful followers. In Jesus’ powerful name, we pray. Amen. 

Scorched With Fire And Great Heat (Revelation 16:8-9)

Ken

Scorching with fire and great heat, the Fourth Vial Judgment is poured out on the sun. “And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire. And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give Him glory” (Revelation 16:8-9 KJV). Humanity, like Nebuchadnezzar, when he was chastened for his sins, was tormented for a season, then repented (Daniel 4), may still repent; but, at this point, they still “blasphemed the name of God” (Revelation 16:9) and repented not. If we wonder how much something is worth, apocalyptic judgments such as this answer that question. Solar flares, which typically release the energy equivalent of millions of 100-megaton hydrogen bombs exploding simultaneously, do not force the rebels to repent, but only entrench themselves against the Almighty. What will the LORD do? “Therefore hath He mercy on whom He will have mercy, and whom He will He hardeneth.” (Romans 9:18). Remember, God is not required to have mercy on rebels. It is entirely up to Him. His judgments will further harden those, who will be hardened, but they will harvest those, who will be harvested. “33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out! 34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been His counsellor? 35 Or who hath first given to Him, and it shall be recompensed unto Him again? 36 For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen” (11:33-36). Before all these judgments fall upon this earth, we ought carefully to consider our understanding and attitude about God’s actions, for either we agree with His actions and sanction His conduct, or we are puzzled by His judgments and mystified by His actions. Do we stand with Jehoshaphat and pray, “O our God, wilt Thou not judge them?” (2Chronicles 20:12)? Do we unite with those “under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held” (Revelation 6:9), and cry out in prayer, “Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Thy judgments” (16:7)? Do we give God our understanding, voice, agreement, sanction, and the prayer necessary for Jesus to return, God to fulfill His judgments, His Millennial Kingdom to come, and Eden to be restored? 

Father, truly You are to be justified for all Your actions. Enlarge our understanding that we may give You greater sanction to fulfill all Your prophecies. Overcome our ignorance and prejudice that we might come before the Courts of Heaven and be numbered among those who are friends of the Court. May we voice our agreement with Your judgments. And, may Your judgments produce a harvest worthy of Your Son’s sacrifice. We pray particularly that You would fulfil Your covenant that all Israel shall be saved. Return quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen and amen. 

Thy Judgments Are Made Manifest (Revelation 15:4)

Ken

A dramatic pause before the final battle climax, where already victorious Tribulation Saints extol the Almighty for His judgment upon the Antichrist, even as the concluding Seven Vial Judgments are prepared for outpouring. “Who shall not fear Thee, O Lord, and glorify Thy name? for Thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before Thee; for Thy judgments are made manifest” (Revelation 15:4 KJV). By this time, the Church has shed all reluctance to see God’s judgments poured out upon the earth, realizing what the Psalmist always knew. “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether” (Psalm 19:9). Judgment alone has never been the real enemy, but unrighteous judgment (John 7:24) is always to be hated. All differences among brothers and sisters about the rightness of judging one another would have been melted away by the Holy Spirit, as we sanction the Lord God Almighty to judge the Earth. “O our God, wilt Thou not judge them?” (2Chronicles 20:12). The “wrath of God” (Revelation 15:1) readies itself to be poured out as the Translated Saints stand upon the “sea of glass mingled with fire” (15:2), signifying the judgment of God. Lord God Almighty, cause us not to judge according to man’s judgment by outward appearance, but to judge righteous judgment. LORD, especially open the eyes of Your Church that they may not receive the testimony of anyone, who claims to know You, while walking in disobedience. May all our objections to judge be already melted away, as we sanction and call upon You to judge the god of this world, his Antichrist, the False Prophet, and all the minions of little gods, who plague this earth, even now. Return quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen and amen. 

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 4)

Ken

Since Christians will “judge angels” (1Corinthians 6:3 KJV cp. Matthew 8:29), they must first stand before the Bema Seat of Christ (Romans 14:10) after they had been caught up or raptured (1Thessalonians 4:17) into the presence of Christ at His Second Coming (Titus 2:13). Bible prophecy chronology teaches us: (1) Christ’s Second Coming will occur (Revelation 1:7), (2) the Judgment of the Nations will occur (Joel 3:1-2; Matthew 25:32, 34), (3) the Millennium will follow (Revelation 20:1-6), (4) the final rebellion of Satan and his angels will occur, it will fail, and they will be judged (Revelation 20:7-10), (5) the White Throne Judgment will occur (Revelation 20:11–5), (6) the New Heavens and New Earth will occur (Revelation 21), and (7) Eternity will follow (Revelation 22). Judging angels is truly a function of God’s Divine Council, of which we shall be a part (1Corinthians 6:3). LORD, help us that our conduct will be in keeping with the dignity of Your court. Amen and amen. 

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 3)

Ken

Your judgments or discernments are important to the Courts of Heaven. God records it in your unique book in Heaven. “Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in Thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them” (Psalm 139:16 KJV). Right in the corner where you are, you have been given the right to put forth your case before the Almighty judging “all things” (1Corinthians 2:15). It may not seem important to others, but your opinion about all things spiritual is regarded by the Judge of All the Earth. When you investigate His Word and make application of it to every aspect of your existence, then you truly are living by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God. Only the Spirit of Christ can work this in us. This is life, and that is abundance!

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 2)

Ken

“He that is spiritual judgeth [Greek, anakrinō, called to account] all things, yet he himself is judged [Greek, anakrinō] of no man” (1Corinthians 2:15 KJV). Why is the spiritual man, who judges all things, not judged by any man? In context, the previous verse stated, “But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned [Greek, anakrinō]” (2:14). Natural man without the Spirit is unable to spiritually discern or judge righteously, so then, the spiritual man cannot be spiritually discerned or judged by the natural man. Spiritual snobbery? No. The judgment of the Highest Court is our rulings are not overruled. Most High God and Judge, we petition You to establish Your judgments, verdicts, and decisions here below, just as Your judgments rule in Heaven. Amen and amen. 

Judge Righteous Judgment (Part 1)

Ken

“Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment” (John 7:24 KJV). The Kingdom of God is not the absence of judging, but the presence of judging “righteous judgment” (7:24). If the adversary can persuade us Christ’s words, “Judge not, that ye be not judged” (Matthew 7:1), meant we should never have an opinion, much less voice it, about anyone else’s actions, then how can you “see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother’s eye” (Matthew 7:5)? How do we dare differentiate between the “holy” (7:6) and the “dogs” (7:6), the “pearls” (7:6) and the “swine” (7:6)? The Judge of All the Earth (Genesis 18:25) desires all of His children to be righteous judges as He is, for then we enter most earnestly into heart sympathy with Him. LORD, may Your people be as You are, holy and righteous always abounding in Your work. Amen.