The Book of Jubilees, an ancient Jewish text that expands on the stories in Genesis, has something pretty definitive to say about that.

The answer is a resounding no.

Jubilees 5 lays it out there, stark and clear: "And there is nothing in heaven or on earth, or in light or in darkness, or in Sheol"—that's the underworld, the place of the dead—"or in the depth, or in the place of darkness (which is not judged)." Basically, if it exists, it's on the cosmic record.

Think about that for a second. It’s a pretty comprehensive list, right? Heaven, earth, light, darkness… nothing is missed. No corner of creation is exempt.

And it doesn’t stop there. "All their judgments are ordained and written and engraved." Imagine some vast, celestial ledger, where every deed, every intention, every… everything… is meticulously recorded. It’s not just observed, but judged.

So, what kind of judgment are we talking about? Well, the text continues, "In regard to all He will judge, the great according to his greatness, and the small according to his smallness, and each according to his way." It's not a one-size-fits-all kind of deal. The standard applied is proportionate. The bigger the influence, the bigger the responsibility. The smaller the act, the smaller the impact. This idea of differentiated judgment is a recurring theme in Jewish thought.

But what about bias? What about favoritism? The Book of Jubilees is emphatic: "And He is not one who will regard the person (of any), nor is He one who will receive gifts, if He saith that He will execute judgment on each." No bribery, no special treatment. Judgment is blind, impartial, and absolute. No amount of chutzpah (audacity) or sweet-talking will change the divine verdict.

It's a powerful, and perhaps a little intimidating, thought. This isn't just about cosmic accounting, though. It suggests a universe governed by an inherent sense of justice. A universe where actions have consequences, where intentions matter, and where ultimately, everything is held to account. Does that thought make you want to be a better person? It makes me think twice, for sure.