The justice of God in the damnation of sinners. Illustrated in a sermon

The Judge will not only declare justice, but he will do justice between ministers and their people. He will declare what is right between them, approving him that has been just and faithful, and condemning the unjust; and perfect truth and equity shall take place in the sentence which he passes, in the rewards he bestows, and the punishments which he inflicts. There shall be a glorious reward to faithful ministers; to those who have been successful. Dan. xii.3. "And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament, and they that ⟨p. 110⟩turn many to righteousness, as the stars forever and ever:" And also to those who have been faithful, and yet not successful; Isai. xlix.4. "Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought; yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my reward with my God." And those who have well received and entertained them shall be gloriously rewarded; Matth. x.40.41. "He that receiveth you, receiveth me; and he that receiveth me, receiveth him that sent me. He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet, shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man, in the name of a righteous man, shall receive a righteous man's reward." Such people, and their faithful ministers, shall he each other's crown of rejoicing. 1 Thes. ii.19.20. "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy." And in the text, We are your rejoicing, as ye also are ours, in the day of the Lord Jesus. But they that evil-entreat Christ's faithful ministers▪ especially in that wherein they are faithful, shall be severely punished; Matth. x.14.15. "And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the sinners of Sodom ⟨p. 111⟩