Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Peter 4:17

"For the time [is come] for judgment to begin at the house of God: and if [it begin] first at us, what [shall be] the end of them that obey not the gospel of God?" — 1 Peter 4:17 (ASV)

And if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

If the wheat is winnowed, what is to become of the chaff? If God casts even the gold into the fire, what is to become of the dross? If that which is really valuable yet has to be tested, what is to be done with the mire and the clay? Oh, that all who have no part or lot with Christ would consider this solemn truth: