“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad” ~ 2 Corinthians 5:10
Can I rant for a moment? Well, you are already here reading so I might as well do it anyway. You know what I hate?
The phrase- “Might as well.” You see, it is the phrase “might as well” that has already trapped you into my rant so…
Might as well stick around for a little while longer right? You see, I here this phrase all the time! It is justification for an outright stupid decision many times. It is the whole idea behind now the now outdated trend, “YOLO.” The idea driving it is, “You only live once, so you might as well live it up!” And if this quote can become the anthem of a generation for a while, let the next one be a quote from Napoleon at Waterloo (By the way- he lost. Bad.), “One might as well charge through a wall.”
There are very few situations where “might as wells” will be the absolutely, most sound advice you can give. However, I am not conceited enough to think there are none.
You might as well drink the rest of that gallon of milk in your refrigerator that expires tomorrow.
You might as well clean up the accident your dog left for you by the front door.
And you might as well believe that Jesus Christ did an incredible work on your behalf and live like you believe this is true (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Might as wells are best used in the inevitables. Without the Gospel, you will inevitably end up in Hell. Might as well believe (Romans 6:23).
Without Christ you are inevitably storing up wrath for yourself (Romans 2:5). Might as well, store up righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8).
There will be a day where we all (all means all) stand before the throne and give an account of the good, the bad, and the ugly. Might as well have the ugly covered by the blood and righteousness that only Christ can provide. Wouldn’t you agree?