Scripture

Remember, the sins of some people are obvious, leading them to certain judgement. There are others whose sins will not be revealed until later. In the same way, the good deeds of some people are obvious and the good deeds done in secret will someday come to light.

Observation

Elders should be paid well for their work in the church because workers deserve their pay.

Accusations against elders must be backed up by witnesses. Sins as should be reprimanded before the whole church.

Don’t be in a hurry to appoint church leaders.

Some sine are obvious, but others only come to light later. Similarly the good deeds of some people are obvious to all, but others will be revealed one day.

Application

Sometimes it is easy to see when people are sinning. Violence, lies, and fraud might remain hidden for now, but eventually everything comes to light.

Even if such things are never exposed in this life, everyone will give an account on the day of judgement, before a God who sees all of our deeds and the motives for them.

Similarly, some people’s good deeds are obvious to everybody. Others do things quietly, bringing kindness and joy on a daily basis without any recognition. These deeds will also be brought to light on judgement day.

the Lord accounts for it all so that, despite appearances in this life, everybody will be punished in the end.

Those who trust in the Lord and receive forgiveness from Jesus are exempted from this. The blood of Jesus cancels every sin – whether small or big, unseen or infamous. Jesus’ death on the cross is the sacrifice for every human sin.

Prayer

Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus for setting me free from my sin and for taking the punishment in my place. Amen