Those who live by the sword… - 15 May 2009 |
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The MPs’ expenses scandal rumbles on, and prompts a couple of reflections.
First, the idea of secret things being exposed should not be terribly surprising. After all, Scripture teaches that on the Last Day everything will be exposed before the eyes of all. The Last Judgment is not a chance for God to figure out what to do, but rather for him to expose our deeds (and thoughts and words) publicly, so as to vindicate his righteousness by announcing and presenting evidence for the verdict he will by then have passed over each and every one of us (remember Jn 3:18 – God’s verdict entails condemnation or justification now). Blanchard: ‘The primary purpose of the Day of Judgement is to display to the entire universe the glory of God’s character’. Of the many biblical texts that could be cited, consider 1 Corinthians 3:13 for starters: ‘each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it’. (cf. 1 Cor 4:5; Heb 4:13; etc.)
So, the exposure of these particular acts of dishonesty (if, in fact, they were dishonest) is merely a foretaste of the eschatological revelation of all things. If some MPs are feeling a little uncomfortable now, how much more should every unbeliever be sweating as the days tick away toward the Lord’s return.
Note also that the the Lord has brought to light these misdeeds (again, assuming they were, in fact, misdeeds) through what (it has been claimed) are the sinful actions of other people. Apparently whoever leaked the figures (may have?) committed (or, at least, so it is alleged by some) an offence.
No surprise here either. The Lord makes a habit of bringing one ungodly bunch of crooks down to earth by raising up another crowd of no-goods against them. Think of Babylon and Persia. Or Proverbs 17:11: ‘An evil man seeks only rebellion, and a cruel messenger will be sent against him.’
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Posted by Steve Jeffery · Topics: Church music, Eschatology, Minister's Blog