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Charles Spurgeon

God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing!

Ecclesiastes 12:14; Romans 14:12
Charles Spurgeon May, 14 2026 Audio
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In this sermon, C. H. Spurgeon addresses the doctrine of divine judgment as portrayed in Ecclesiastes 12:14 and Romans 14:12, emphasizing the certainty and totality of God's judgment upon humanity. He outlines that every individual, regardless of status, will have to give a personal account to God, illustrating this with vivid imagery of varied groups before the judgment throne — from kings to commoners. He underscores that no one will escape this universal judgment, noting that everyone, both the righteous and the wicked, shall be judged according to their deeds, whether good or evil. The significance of this doctrine lies in its call for personal accountability and a life lived in awareness of one's actions before a holy God.

Key Quotes

“Every being of the race of Adam shall answer for himself.”

“The judgment will not proceed in a rough, indiscriminate manner, but each man will have to stand alone.”

“Each one shall have to give an account for his own actions, for his own thoughts, for his own words, for his own intentions.”

“God shall bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil.”

What does the Bible say about judgment day?

The Bible teaches that all will stand before God to give an account of their actions on judgment day.

The Scriptures assert that on the day of judgment, every individual will stand before God to give an account of his or her actions. This teaching is strongly supported in Romans 14:12, which states, 'So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.' It emphasizes the individual nature of judgment, where no one can rely on others’ righteousness or merits. This universal judgment encompasses every person from all walks of life, including the high and low, the wise and foolish, and even those who have long since passed away. Everyone from kings to the least of society will appear before the dread tribunal of God, where they will be judged in righteousness.

Romans 14:12; Ecclesiastes 12:14

How do we know we will be judged by God?

The Bible clearly states that every person will give an account before God, affirming the certainty of divine judgment.

The assurance of coming judgment is a central theme in Scripture. Romans 14:12 emphasizes individual accountability by stating that each person will give an account of themselves to God. This is not merely a theoretical concept but an established truth grounded in God’s unchanging nature and justice. In Ecclesiastes 12:14, we are reminded that 'God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.' Therefore, it’s imperative for believers to live in a manner that reflects their faith, knowing that their actions, thoughts, and intentions will be examined by God.

Romans 14:12; Ecclesiastes 12:14

Why is the concept of personal accountability important for Christians?

Personal accountability emphasizes the seriousness of our decisions and actions before God.

The concept of personal accountability is crucial for Christians as it underscores the belief that each individual will ultimately answer to God for their life choices. The teaching that 'each of us will give an account of himself to God' stresses that judgment is not collective; rather, each person is responsible for their thoughts, intentions, and actions. This doctrine encourages believers to examine their lives in light of Scripture and to pursue holiness, knowing that they face divine scrutiny. It serves as a motivator for living righteously and maintaining integrity, as we live under the watchful eye of our Creator, who sees every secret thing. Ultimately, this accountability leads to spiritual growth and a deeper reliance on God’s grace.

Romans 14:12; Ecclesiastes 12:14

Sermon Transcript

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God shall bring every work into judgment with every secret thing. By Charles Spurgeon. Romans chapter 14, verse 12. So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. What a motley throng will gather at that a size of all nations and peoples and tongues, persons of all ages too. you boys and girls, and you who have lived through a long life. Kings and princes and senators and religious leaders will be there to give in their weighty account. Indeed, all those who lived neglecting God and forgetful of their souls, they must all be there. It is a universal judgment. John says, I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God.

Both sheep and goats shall gather before the great dividing shepherd. The wise and foolish virgins shall both hear the midnight cry. The house on the rock and the house on the sand shall alike be tested by the last tremendous storm. Tares and wheat alike shall be fully ripened.

Bad fish and good fish shall then be sorted out from the gospel net. while the multitudes outside, the nations that knew not God, shall all without exception hear the summons to the dread tribunal with trembling. Not a single person shall escape the judgment. Every being of the race of Adam shall answer for himself.

The kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man must see the face of him who sits upon the judgment throne. Ah, how unwillingly must rebels come before that dread throne! Pharaoh, you must see a greater than Moses. Herod, you must see the infant you tried to murder, now the king of kings upon his throne. Judas, you hanged yourself to escape the judgment of your conscience, but by no means can you escape the judgment of your God.

Though thousands of years have elapsed since men have died, and their bodies have dissolved into dust, yet when the trumpet rings out clear and shrill, then their bodies shall live again, and they must all come forth, each one to answer for himself at that grand assize before the Judge of all the earth, who must deal justly with each. Saints and sinners too, only on what a different footing, are all to be judged out of the books and out of the book of life.

Thus says the word of the Lord, we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be paid back according to what he has done while in the body, whether good or evil. It will be a personal judgment for each one, This is the pith of what the Apostle is saying. So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God. The judgment will not proceed in a rough, indiscriminate manner, as upon a race or tribe, but each man will have to stand alone, and the account reckoned will not be of a family or a group, but of each person individually for himself. Note this carefully. Each one shall have to give an account for his own actions, for his own thoughts, for his own words, for his own intentions. Every one shall have to give account of the state of his own heart, of the condition of his mind before God.

Oh, what a trial will this be! Let us, then, bow before the solemn truth that God has appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he has ordained. God shall bring every work into judgment with every secret thing, whether it is good or whether it is evil,
Charles Spurgeon
About Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 — 31 January 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. His nickname is the "Prince of Preachers."
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