Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION by Dr Tan Tek Seng
5 June 2025

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.”
2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬ ‭

One day, every believer will stand before Christ’s judgment seat to give an account of their lives on earth.

Ferdinand Marcos, the tenth president of the Philippines (1965–1986), began his tenure with promises of economic growth but soon became synonymous with authoritarian rule, rampant corruption, and grave human rights violations. His regime saw widespread abuses - torture, imprisonment, and extrajudicial killings - marking a profound failure of accountability. Amassing billions through exploitation, he left the nation burdened with crippling debt. Despite the people's outcry, justice remained elusive. Millions took to the streets in protest, and through the historic People Power movement, he was ultimately overthrown and forced into exile. Yet, decades later, the scars of his rule remain. The absence of full accountability continues to hinder national healing, a stark reminder of the enduring consequences of unchecked power and corruption.

2 Corinthians 5:10 calls us to live with holiness, serve faithfully, and walk in unwavering integrity. It is a sobering yet hopeful reminder that our lives carry divine purpose and that God’s justice remains perfect.

“Accountability breeds responsibility.”