Why Our Hearts Need the Reality of God's Final Judgment

A world without a Final Judge is a world emptied of meaning. Malachi 3 proves that without a cosmic reckoning, our choices have no weight. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller explains how God's accountability allows our hearts to worship, forgive, and heal. Discover why an empty judge's bench is actually quickest way to total despair. This is part two of the sermon, "Faltering Faith." 04:40 – The Empty Bench: Why the absence of a Judge drains all purpose from life. 07:03 – The Grounds of Nonviolence: Why we can lay down our own weapons. 10:41 – Resentful Obligation: Diagnosing the "older brother" heart. 15:04 – Exposing the Hidden: Why God brings secret motives into the light of his justice. 20:01 – The Power to Heal: How final accountability helps us forgive real wrongs. 22:18 – The Spirit's Work: Why we need a new heart. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.  SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/