Judgement Has Begun

 "For the time is come that judgement must begin at the house of God. And if it first begins at us, what shall the end be of those who do not obey the gospel of God?" 1Peter 4:17

As time goes on, it becomes clear that those who have remained still have needs to be dealt with by the Bible. We have not arrived at a state of sinless perfection yet. Just because you have been saved a long time does not mean you are perfect.

Judgement here is applying the word of God to our lives on a regular basis. It doesn't necessarily mean hard or harsh preaching, though that might be needed from time to time. It does require a steady dose of the whole council of God. We need the washing of water by the word often. We need the sprinkling of His precious blood regularly

The Bible warns that if God judges us who are saved, let not the unsaved think that they will escape. The world and all who are in it will be judged by the same standards as us, yet without the covering God provides to us in Christ. The nations will be judged. Backsliders and rebels will be judged. No one gets a free pass. God is the righteous judge.

"And as it is appointed unto men to die once, but after this the judgement." Heb.9:27

So if you hear a sermon that cuts to the bone, thank God. He has not left you alone. He has not cut you off to wallow in your sin.