Eternal judgment is the last of the six foundation stones to be experienced before we can go on to maturity. As we lay this foundation, we become vividly aware of the consequences of our thoughts, words, and actions. These consequences not only affect this life but the age to come. The more real this knowledge of God’s weighing our works becomes to us, the more our behavior and inner motivations are conformed to God’s will through the fear of the Lord.  

Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him. 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. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences (2 Corinthians 5:9-11).  

 The knowledge of eternal judgment permeates all our motives and goals in this life. We learn to base every decision on eternal values.