"The Lord looketh from heaven.... He looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth... He considereth all their works" (Psalm 33:13-15). "Many seek the ruler's favor, but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord" (Proverbs 29:26). "I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom" (2 Timothy 4:1).
The Lord is now looking from heaven above
At all the inhabitants dwelling on earth,
Considering all of the works thereof,
Searching their motives, and weighing their worth.
The Almighty knows who is seeking the favor
Of rulers on earth instead of His own.
Though others may loudly commend our behavior,
We answer to God, the Almighty, alone.
Each of us surely shall stand before God,
The Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior.
So what does it matter if rulers applaud
Or if we're receiving their favor?
Lord, keep us faithfully looking to You,
In all things now seeking Your pleasure.
There's no other standard to live by that's true,
And blessing has no truer measure.
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