The righteous judgment of the Lord

Many times when we hear the word “judgment” it causes us fright, because we see it as synonymous with destruction, but, we should not see it from that simple point, since this is an attribute of God, our Creator judges all nations, since unlike our earthly rulers, He does it with righteous judgment and the angels of heaven rejoice in it and we too must do it.

The psalmist said:

7 But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.

8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies— make your way straight before me.

9 Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave;
with their tongues they tell lies.

Psalm 5:7-9

The first thing we should know is that the world is legislated by God, we are not really alone, although we can not see God this does not mean that there is no one governing us from the heavens. Even when God has conversations with Job, He hints at how He governs men from above. Dear brother, our God is not blind to the situations that happen in our world in the day to day, the judgments of God are just and one day we all have to give an account before the great tribunal of Christ.

That fearsome day of the Lord, He will judge all men, but that judgment will not be with injustice like the governors of the earth, since our God acts with justice and is refuge in time of anguish for the poor and afflicted.

Let us praise our God for His judgments and goodness, since everything He does He does with just judgment.

When we speak about the judgment of God, we are speaking about something profound, holy, and perfect. Human judgment is fragile—affected by emotions, influenced by politics, money, or personal interests. But God’s judgment is pure, unchangeable, and never mistaken. He sees everything, not only the action but also the intention of the heart. He knows what men plan in secret, what they hide with their words, and what they pretend with their appearances. Nothing is hidden before His eyes.

This is why the psalmist bows down in reverence. He knows that he does not enter God’s presence because he is worthy, but because of God’s “great love.” This same truth remains for us today: we do not stand before God because we are righteous, but because His mercy covers us. And when we stand before the righteous Judge, we do so with gratitude, knowing that His judgment is always right.

Psalm 5 also shows us the contrast between those who seek God and those who live in deceit. David says that the mouths of the wicked cannot be trusted, that their hearts are full of malice. God sees this clearly. Human courts can be deceived, witnesses can lie, evidence can be manipulated, and innocent people can suffer injustice. But before God, no lie survives. Every deceitful tongue will be silenced. Every hidden plan will be exposed. Every injustice overlooked by men will be judged by God with perfect equity.

This should not only cause fear to the wicked; it should also bring comfort to the righteous. Because sometimes we see evil triumph, lies spread, and injustice prosper. We see the wicked grow in power, and the innocent suffer without anyone defending them. But Scripture assures us that God sees, knows, and records everything. “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Abraham asked in Genesis. And the answer has always been yes.

When we understand this, the judgment of God becomes a reason for worship, not fear. It means that the suffering of the poor does not go unnoticed. The tears of the afflicted are not ignored. The injustices of the world are not forgotten. God will make all things right. He will avenge the oppressed, He will humble the proud, and He will vindicate His children.

The day of the Lord will be terrible for the unrepentant, but glorious for those who trust in Him. It will be the day when every knee bows, when every tongue confesses, when every question is answered, when every wrong is corrected.

Therefore, let us live in reverence, with humility, acknowledging that we will one day give an account before Him. And let us praise God for His perfect justice. In a world full of corruption, His judgments are our hope. In a society where evil often seems victorious, His righteousness is our comfort. Blessed be the Judge of all the earth, for His ways are perfect and His judgments are true forever.