In the story of Ruth, Boaz's actions toward Ruth provide insight into the character of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in His office as Judge. As Boaz praises Ruth for her kindness and covenant loyalty, shown through her obedience in choosing him over a younger man, He reflects a judgment of her character. He reassures her with the words, "Do not fear," affirming that He will fulfill her requests. Boaz further judges Ruth as virtuous, pronouncing her righteous in a spiritual sense. In the morning, he prioritizes making her his bride, mirroring how Christ works to bring His church into the Family of God, judging us worthy to live eternally with Him.

God the Father has appointed Jesus Christ to be the Judge of all mankind. Only He has ever lived a perfect life and understands the difficulties His people face in this present, evil world, making Him eminently qualified for this role. All humans will ultimately be judged before the judgment seat of Christ, and we can be certain that His judgment will be fair and righteous. Jesus will not judge according to appearances, anecdotal evidence, or rumors, but with true knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, being filled with the Spirit of God. Individuals will have to account for all their works, including secret sins and even the words they have spoken. God will judge by the standard of righteousness found in His Word, the Bible, which contains His laws. Some will be judged more strictly than others, as God applies the principle of to whom much is given, much is required, with perfect fairness. Teachers of God's way will be held to an even higher standard. Under the guidance and authority of Jesus Christ, the resurrected saints will help to judge the world, participating in the judging process during the Millennium and beyond. Those who never had an opportunity to learn God's way will be resurrected to physical life after the Millennium in a peaceful, prosperous world, granted a hundred years to learn and accept His way. They will be judged by the same standard, the Word of God, during the Great White Throne Judgment. Finally, the incorrigibly wicked, who refuse to live by God's laws and reject repentance, will face judgment in a third resurrection, being cast into the Lake of Fire to be completely burned up, with no possibility of resurrection.

Jesus Christ stands as the Great Judge of all mankind, a role exemplified in His interaction with the woman caught in adultery. As the Judge, He demonstrates His authority and majesty, commanding respect from those around Him. He judges not with harsh condemnation but with a profound balance of justice and mercy, reflecting His divine nature. When confronted with the woman's sin, He does not immediately condemn her but instead challenges her accusers, turning the judgment back on them by invoking the principle that the sinless should cast the first stone. His response reveals His method of judgment, rooted in the moral law, likely symbolized by His writing on the ground, possibly the Ten Commandments, as the basis for evaluating works. His judgment extends beyond the immediate situation to a future time, aligning with the period of the Great White Throne Judgment, where billions will be resurrected to physical life and judged according to their works. During this time, He will evaluate humanity, offering them the opportunity to live righteously under His guidance. His compassionate approach, seen in His words to the woman, "Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more," underscores His desire for repentance and transformation rather than destruction. He provides hope and a future, allowing for growth in character through His grace and forbearance. As the Light of the World, He illuminates the path of righteousness, guiding mankind toward salvation. His example and teachings shed light on godly living, showing that He leans toward mercy, preferring to see improvement rather than to condemn. His role as Judge is not to destroy indiscriminately but to offer a chance for redemption, ensuring that His wrath is reserved until absolutely necessary. Through His light, He reveals the true path to the Kingdom of God, promising that those who follow Him will not walk in darkness but will attain the light of everlasting life.

The church constitutes Christ's treasure, hidden in the world, purchased and redeemed with Christ's blood. The Pearl of Great Price depicts a rich merchant (Christ), the only one who had the means to redeem His church. The Dragnet symbolizes the scope of God's calling while the separation process indicates God's high standards of selection, indicating a time of righteous and impartial judgment. The Householder parable shows the responsibility of the ministry to be authoritative interpreters of scripture, using what they have learned and experienced to instruct the people.