"But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile; but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile." Romans 2:8-10 (NIV)
In his letter to the believers in the Church in Rome, the Apostle Paul told them that the righteous judgement of God will render to every man according to his deeds. (Romans 2:5-6) The worldly people who reject Him will incur His wrath, and the righteous people who follow Him live by His Word will be blessed.
The salvation of the redeemed believers is not based upon their works, their good works are the evidence of their salvation. The evil deeds of non-believers provides evidence of the absence of righteousness in their lives. Both groups will sin, but believers will feel and show remorse, confess, and repent of their sins, whereas the non-believers will not. We all will be judged on the basis of our belief, character, and conduct. And, His judgement will begin with those in the Church.
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