As God's firstfruits, we are called to judge situations, our corrupt government, people in office, those over us, each other, and especially ourselves, constantly. God grants us permission to discern right from wrong, as seen in Matthew 7:6 where He warns not to throw pearls to swine, and in Matthew 7:15-16 where He instructs us to watch for false prophets. Our judging must be righteous, grounded in the Word of God, the Bible, and not based on personal opinion or political correctness. We must study daily to identify sin according to God's definition, not ours. God tells us in I Corinthians 5:11-12 to judge one another within the Body of Christ and not to associate with those who persist in sin. In Hebrews, He indicates that the spiritually mature discern between good and evil through practiced senses. Our judgment must not be condemning or judgmental, taking the place of a court judge, but rather like a referee making calls based on the rulebook, which is God's Word. We must judge with compassion, remembering our own sins, and speak the truth in love and humility. We are to judge all things, including the world and its ways, every day, confronting erring brothers gently and practicing church discipline. God hates sins such as cruelty, covetousness, cursing, dishonor, divorce, drunkenness, filthiness, fornication, heresies, hypocrisies, lies, murder, perverseness, pride, anger, rebellion, robbery, scoffing, sodomy, stealing, stupidity, and worthlessness, and we must judge these as He does, according to His Word. However, we cannot judge where a person stands with God, nor engage in hypocritical, harsh, or self-righteous judgment. Our judging must be balanced, out of love, and primarily focused on ourselves, ensuring we do not cause a brother to stumble. In Luke 12:56-57, Christ urges us to judge the times we live in correctly, to be concerned, and to make changes in our lives to draw closer to God. Despite living in crazy times, we often fail to judge the world, situations, our government, each other, and ourselves rightly, hindered by political correctness. As God's people, we must judge all things righteously from His Word, setting a godly example and making daily changes in our lives to prepare for what is coming.

The saints are destined to judge the world, as emphasized by Paul in I Corinthians 6:1-5. He admonishes the Corinthians for seeking judgment from the unrighteous rather than among themselves, reminding them of their future role. Paul questions whether they are unworthy to judge even the smallest matters, given that they will judge the world and even angels. This responsibility underscores the importance of their preparation for such a significant task in the Kingdom of God. Scriptures reveal the profound role awaiting the saints. Daniel 7:26-27 speaks of the court being seated and dominion being given to the saints of the Most High, under His everlasting Kingdom. Matthew 19:28 confirms that those who follow Jesus Christ will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel in the regeneration. Revelation 5:10 and 20:4,6 further affirm that the saints will be made kings and priests, reigning with Christ for a thousand years, with judgment committed to them. This role involves not just ruling, but actively governing and discerning between right and wrong, true and false, as they judge the world to come. The preparation for judging the world is a rigorous process. The Christian life is one of active education and transformation, aimed at replicating Christ's character within us. Scriptures such as Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:40, and Romans 12:1-2 call for seeking God's Kingdom, being perfectly trained like our Teacher, and transforming by renewing the mind to prove His will. This sanctification process is vital to ensure readiness for the judicial responsibilities in His Kingdom. Godly judges must meet specific qualifications to fulfill their role in judging the world. II Timothy 2:15 urges diligence in presenting oneself approved to God, rightly dividing the word of truth, akin to professional competence. This requires a deep understanding of God's Word as the basis for all decisions, much like justices rely on constitutional law. Additionally, II Timothy 2:21 emphasizes being a vessel for honor, sanctified and prepared, reflecting unimpeachable character and integrity far beyond worldly standards. Deuteronomy 16:18-20 reinforces that judges must be just, impartial, and uncorrupted, embodying holiness as saints of the Most High. Jesus Christ Himself provides the ultimate example for judging the world righteously. In John 7:24, He commands not to judge by appearance but with righteous judgment. John 5:30 reveals His approach, judging as He hears from the Father, seeking not His own will but the will of Him who sent Him. This principle guides the saints in their preparation to judge the world according to God's righteousness in His Kingdom.

The concept of judging the world is a profound aspect of eternal judgment, a foundational doctrine of God's church. God the Father has appointed Jesus Christ to be the Judge of all mankind, as He alone has lived a perfect life and understands human struggles, making Him eminently qualified for this role. Under His guidance and authority, the resurrected saints will also participate in the judging process, assisting in evaluating those who live and die throughout the Millennium, as well as the angels who rebelled under lucifer. Jesus Christ's judgment will be fair and righteous, based on true knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, without regard for appearances or rumors. All humans will ultimately stand before the judgment seat of Christ, accountable for their works, secret sins, and even the words they have spoken. The standard for this judgment is God's Word, the Bible, which contains His laws and the measure of righteousness for everyone. Some will be judged more strictly, as God applies the principle of requiring much from those to whom much is given, with teachers of God's way held to an even higher standard.