WEEK # 31


JUDGMENT


" Every man that dies shall live again, and shall stand before the bar of God, to be judged according to his works, whether they be good or evil.  It is then that all will have to give an account for their stewardship in this mortal life."  (Joseph F. Smith, Gospel Doctrine, p. 69).

"Judgment consists in the power to arrive at a wise and righteous decision , to the blessing of the righteous and the condemnation of the wicked.  It is an attribute of Deity.  'The Lord is a God of judgment'  (Isa. 30:18)"  (Bruce R. Mc Conkie, Mormon Doctrine, p. 400).


Questions and Activities

• Why is judgment essential to the plan of salvation?
• What scriptures show that God's judgments are just?
• Alma taught that we will be judged according to what three things?
• What are the different degrees of glory and the characteristics of those who inherit each?
• Ponder the principle that "of him unto whom much is given much is required"  (D& C 82:3).
• How do you feel about the fact that the Savior will be your judge?
• How has knowing that you will be judged influenced the way you live?
• If you were to be judged right now, what thoughts, words, and actions would condemn you?  How can you change in order to prepare better for the judgment?

Topical Guide

Accountability

Book of Life

Condemnation

Death, Spiritual, Second

Excommunication

God, Justice of

God, Mercy of

Good Works

Injustice

Jesus Christ, Judge

Judge

Judgment, the Last

Justice

Mercy,Merciful

Reward

Wages

Wickedness, Wicked

Scriptures

Alma 5:57-58;  12:12-15;  42

3 Nephi 27

Ecclesiastes 3:16-22

Matthew 7:21-23

Romans 2

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Articles of Faith 1:2

Bible Dictionary

Book of Life

Damnation

Degrees of Glory

Other Sources 

Gospel Principles, chapter 46

The Articles of Faith, chapter 22

Jesus the Christ, chapter 32, pp. 584-86