The judgment displays to the universe not only whom of the human family have accepted His grace, but also His patience and forgiving love, His justice and mercy. Thus the God of the universe provides a full account of His work for the salvation of men. He discloses the sinister influences of Lucifer, who has charged God with being unjust. The central issue is the vindication of the character of God before the whole universe. This is the crisis hour of the universe. Not only are sinful human beings on trial, but God puts Himself is on trial. "For we are made a spectacle to the world, both to angels and men."()