Should We Fear Our Final Judgement?

I do not think “fear” (in the common understanding of the word) is the best word to use. The Gospels teach us to trust God as a loving father (Matt. 6:26; Matt. 7:11; Matt. 18:14; Luke 15; Rom. ; 1Jn. 3:11; Rom. 8:15).

However, Scripture also warns us that God is just and that we cannot sin without consequence (2 Cor. 5:10; Heb. 4:13; Matt. 5:26).

We only need to fear our judgment if we are unrepentant of our sins. Otherwise we are called to trust that God is a merciful judge who knows and understands our heart and our weaknesses and strengths.