We cannot judge what men are by what they have been formerly; what they will do by what they have done; age and experience may make men wiser and better. -Henry
So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth. Psalm 58:11
While I get what Mr. Henry is saying, I don’t really care in the grand scheme of things if a man or woman is wiser or living a better life. You can have a change in your actions but still be bound for hell. What I want to see is the fruit of a repentant heart. I want to see if their actions are backing up their words. Not every person will grow spiritually at the same rate but what we desire is to see some growth. If there is no growth at all then there probably isn’t any life at all.
As you survey your life this morning, has there been any growth spiritually? Is there a desire to please the Saviour? If there hasn’t been a change in your desires it’s a pretty good chance your destination hasn’t either. 2 Peter 1:10b, “…brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”