Kempis on: Judgment and the Punishment of Sin
1 Corinthians 4:5 “So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.” Writing about judgement is very tricky as I know of the log in my eye (Matthew 7:3). I have come so far in my spiritual life, yet realize that, at any time, sin may come without warning. And if I don’t get to confession, judgement is right around the corner. It is with caution, yet fortitude (and a little wisdom), that I present what Thomas Kempis wrote about judgement and punishment. Most of the words, in this post, will come from Thomas Kempis’ “ Imitation of Christ ”, Chapter 24 in Book1. He doesn’t hesitate by opening up the chapter with the following paragraph: In all things consider the end; how you shall stand before the strict Judge from Whom nothing is hidden and Who will pronounce judgment in all justice, accepting neither bribes nor excuses.