ACCOUNTABLE TO GOD

 

ACCOUNTABLE TO GOD

Eccl. 11:9 Young man, it’s wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. NLT

No matter what stage of life you are in, remember this sobering truth: you must give an account to God for everything you do. It is true of everyone. We are responsible for the way we choose to live. If you are not living a life rooted in Christ, you will be held responsible for it by God. There is no one who will get away with anything before God.

If you are a Christian, you are held to a higher standard than those who do not profess Christ. It is serious business to proclaim Jesus as your Savior and then not live like it. Jesus is the holiness of God personified. God will not be mocked by the way we live. We are to live in the righteousness and holiness of Christ, which means we strive to not sin. We do our best to protect the honor of Christ by living lives worthy of His name. We desire to please Him in all we do. Taking the name of Christ as our own is not to be done lightly. It matters a great deal to God, and He holds us responsible for what we do.

Are you living a life worthy of the name of Jesus? If not, you need to repent right now and with Christ’s help, start living a godly life. You will give an account to God for everything you do. And, don’t forget, we will answer to God for our thought lives as well. How we treat others matters as well. Worthy is the Lord of our best efforts to live godly lives.