The Secret Life
Scripture for Today: July 3rd, 2026
Romans 2:16 (NLT) “And this is the message I proclaim—that the day is coming when God, through Christ Jesus, will judge everyone’s secret life.”
This scripture should make “everyone” pause and think. For some people, the public appearance they present to others differs from the life they lead in private. I’m not saying that everyone should know your personal business. I’m talking about the secrets you have, and the behavior (how you act in private). The way you act in private should be the same when you are in public, and how you interact with others. For example, if you say you are a person of integrity in public, but privately you never follow up or do what you say you will, then that has a different title. It’s called being a hypocrite.
The keyword that has God’s attention is behavior. God looks at what you say and what you do. Let me repeat that again. God looks at what you say and what you do. There is nothing hidden from God. Nothing. And the scary part is that what you try to keep secret will be revealed publicly at the worst place; i.e., judgment. Jesus was very clear when He spoke about this.
Luke 12:2, 3 (NLT) “The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 3 Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!”
God is looking to see if you are willing to change your behavior. Yes, you have the free will to do whatever you want. But that is temporary. Don’t forget that you are living on borrowed time. Planet Earth was loaned to you. You didn’t create it, God did. And since the planet belongs to him, His judgment will reflect how He feels about sin and rebellion.
Some of you may feel this is hate speech. On the contrary. This is love and truth speech. God doesn’t want anyone to perish in their sins. God is planning a kingdom that is far beyond what you can ever imagine or think. In fact, Jesus told His disciples that He would prepare a place for YOU. John 14:1-3
Your secret life should be the same as your public life. If you have nothing to hide and you have been obedient to God’s Word, then there is nothing to reveal or judge.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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