John Piper, On Our Condemnation

“When every human being stands before God on the day of judgment, God would not have to use one sentence of Scripture to show us our guilt and the appropriateness of our condemnation. He would need only to ask three questions:

1. Was it not plain in nature that everything you had was a gift, and that you were dependent on your Maker in life and breath and everything?

2. Did not the judicial sentiment in your own heart always hold other people guilty when they lacked the gratitude they should have had in response to a kindness you performed?

3. Has your life been filled with gratitude and trust toward me in proportion to my generosity and authority? Case closed.”

(Desiring God)