S – If anyone hears my words and doesn’t keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. ⁴⁸ The one who rejects me and doesn’t receive my sayings has this as his judge: The word I have spoken will judge him on the last day. ⁴⁹ For I have not spoken on my own, but the Father himself who sent me has given me a command to say everything I have said

 John 12:47–49 CSB

O – Commentary:

Since Jesus is God’s Word (Logos) to people, God spoke decisively and finally in Him (Heb. 1:1–3). The issue is the command of the Father. To obey the Father is to come to eternal life (John 12:50). To reject the Father’s word—which is Jesus’ very word (v. 48; cf. v. 50b; 7:16; 14:10, 24)—is to abide in death. Moses predicted the coming of the great Prophet (One who would speak for God). Moses said, “You must listen to Him” (Deut. 18:15). Condemnation at the last day is the penalty for rejecting the One whom the Father sent (Deut. 18:18–19; John 3:18, 36; 5:24).

The purpose of God’s revelation in Jesus is positive: He came to save, not to judge (12:47; cf. 3:17 and comments on 9:39). But rejection of God’s Revelation inevitably brings a hardening in sin and ultimately God’s judgment.

“John,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures,

A – Whether in words or actions,  God and Jesus are one. Each person must decide about God/ Jesus.  Either you believe He is God and His Son or you reject them.  The harshness of that reality is eliminated by Jesus’ personification that loved and valued everyone.  The heart and character of God call us to Him instead of judging us.

R – Heavenly Father, we choose you today.  Your love and character demonstrated through the life of Jesus and Your Word lets us know that You are the truth.  We seek you to honor and praise the one true God.  Thank you for allowing us to walk with you intimately today.