Romans 14:13

"So then each one of us will give account of himself to God."

Key Reflection

In Romans 14:13, Paul emphasizes the individual accountability before God for our actions and decisions. This means that every person must answer for their own conduct and beliefs to God, highlighting the personal responsibility each Christian has in living according to God's will rather than judging others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 13. Let us not therefore judge, etc. Since we are to give account of ourselves at the same tribunal; since we must be there on the same level, let us not suppose that we have a right here to sit in judgment on our fellow-Christians. But judge this rather. If disposed to judge, let us be employed in a better kind of judging; let us come to a determination not to injure the cause of Christ. This is an instance of the happy turn which the apostle would give to a discussion. Some men have an irresistible propensity to sit in judgment, to pronounce opinions. Let them make good use of that. It will be well to exercise it on that which can do no injury, and which may turn to good account.

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