What are some quotes in the bible concerning judgment and punishment?

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I am writing a paper on Flannery O'Connor's story "A good man is hard to find". O'Connor was a devout Christian and often took shots in her work at the moral decadence of the new generations as well as at science for leading people astray from God. In my paper I want to emphasize that the Christian faith teaches that human beings should not judge one another ("Judge lest not ye be judged") also that we are incapable of ever really punishing one another properly, and that ultimately only God has the right to pass judgment and punish a man or a woman. Thank you very much for your help =D

Answer 1

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“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling (1 Peter 4:8-9).” - Bible

“Give, and it shall be given to you. For whatever measure you deal out to others, it will be dealt to you in return.” - Bible

“Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones. (Proverbs 28:13)” - Bible

“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” - Bible

“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid...for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” - Bible

“He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved.” - Bible

“I will deal with them according to their conduct, and by their own standards I will judge them” - Bible

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. (Psalms 30:5)” - Bible

“And now abideth faith, hope and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity (I Corinthians 13:13).” - Bible

“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you (Matthew 7:12).” - Bible

“The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked (Proverbs 10:11).” - Bible

“Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and never succeed. (Proverbs 12:24)” - Bible

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Answer 2

Jeremiah 17:"I the LORD search the heart
and examine the mind, to reward a man according to his conduct, according to what his deeds deserve."

Psalm 62:11One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong, 12 and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.

Proverbs 11:18The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. 19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.

Proverbs 19:17 He who is kind to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done.

Proverbs 24:12 If you say, "But we knew nothing about this," does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Does not he who guards your life know it? Will he not repay each person according to what he has done?

2 Corinthians 5:10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.

Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done.

Answer 3

We are told to judge. We need to . Some people say to have an open mind don't judge me. But they open their mind so much their brain falls out.

Answer 4

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