Making Excuses

For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness. …

That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”

That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded.