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The concept of God's judgments being according to truth is a foundational theme in Scripture, reflecting the divine nature of justice and righteousness. God's judgments are not arbitrary or capricious; they are grounded in His perfect knowledge and understanding of truth.

Divine Justice and Truth

God's judgments are inherently linked to His nature as a God of truth. In Deuteronomy 32:4 , it is declared, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse underscores that God's judgments are based on His unwavering faithfulness and righteousness.

Judgment According to Truth

The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, emphasizes that God's judgments are according to truth. Romans 2:2 states, "And we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth." This passage highlights that God's judgments are not based on human standards or appearances but on the absolute truth of each situation.

Impartiality in Judgment

God's judgments are impartial, reflecting His commitment to truth. Romans 2:11 affirms, "For God does not show favoritism." This impartiality ensures that every individual is judged fairly, according to their deeds and the truth of their hearts, as seen in 1 Samuel 16:7 : "The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart."

Judgment According to Deeds

Scripture consistently teaches that God's judgments are according to one's deeds, which are a reflection of the truth of one's character and faith. In Revelation 20:12 , it is written, "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." This passage illustrates that God's judgments are based on the truth of one's actions and their alignment with His righteous standards.

The Role of Jesus Christ in Judgment

Jesus Christ, as the embodiment of truth, plays a central role in God's judgments. In John 5:22 , Jesus states, "Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son." Christ's judgments are in perfect harmony with truth, as He is "the way, the truth, and the life" (John 14:6).

The Standard of God's Word

God's Word serves as the ultimate standard of truth by which judgments are made. Hebrews 4:12 declares, "For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart." The Scriptures provide the truth against which all actions and intentions are measured.

The Call to Live by Truth

Believers are called to live according to truth, aligning their lives with God's righteous standards. Ephesians 5:9 encourages, "For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth." Living by truth ensures that one is prepared for God's righteous judgment, as seen in 2 Corinthians 5:10 : "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."

In summary, the judgments of God are deeply rooted in truth, reflecting His perfect justice, impartiality, and righteousness. Through His Word and the person of Jesus Christ, God provides the standard of truth by which all are judged, calling believers to live in accordance with His divine truth.

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Psalm 96:13
Before the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
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Romans 2:2
But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
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Whether the Contemplative Life Consists in the Mere Contemplation ...
... which is the contemplation of the divine truth itself ... Objection 2: By considering
the divine judgments man is ... by means of creatures to the contemplation of God. ...
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The Fifty-Eighth Chapter: High Matters and the Hidden Judgments of ...
... are true and wholly righteous." [43] My judgments are to ... for they who are filled
with eternal truth burn with ... forbear to dispute about the state of God's saints ...
/.../kempis/the imitation of christ/the fifty-eighth chapter high matters.htm

Of Deeper Matters, and God's Hidden Judgments which are not to be ...
... are true, and righteous altogether.(2) My judgments are to ... the Saints; for I am not
the God of confusion ... them down; for being full of Eternal Truth, they burn ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter lviii of deeper matters.htm

Resch.
... From truth, he saith, Thy words do proceed, and they are therefore truthful, and
deceive no man ... These are the everlasting judgments of God's righteousness. ...
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Daleth.
... not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth ... The sense
of the words, "I have chosen the way of truth, and Thy judgments I have ...
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The Judgments of God.
... and virtuous persons; often martyrs for truth, for humanity ... instances of this law;
warnings from God; judgments of God ... to the laws and will of God, as revealed ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xx the judgments of.htm

How to Make Use of Christ as the Truth, when Error Prevaileth, and ...
... that these dictates are according to truth; and thus an ... of men's humours, inclinations,
pre-occupied judgments, and wills, may pretend God's authority for ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xvi how to make.htm

God Does Whatsoever He Wills in the Hearts of Even Wicked Men.
... Who can help trembling at those judgments of God by which ... spirit; and this may also
with equal truth be stated ... [3200] Now, how does the power of God help some ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 42 xxigod does whatsoever.htm

The one Escape.
... I have chosen the way of truth, and Thy ... trembled for fear of God; and he was afraid
of God's judgments. ... wrote the 119th Psalm; a hero according to God, but not ...
/.../kingsley/westminster sermons/sermon xiii the one escape.htm

The Instrumentality of the Wicked Employed by God, While He ...
... them tell me whether God exercises his Judgments willingly or ... blow of an axe, is
delivered by God into the ... And, in truth, if Christ was not crucified by the ...
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