The answer
At a person's death, a fight or war takes place between angels and devils over his soul which will eventually be taken to either Paradise, or Hades. That is why we pray in the third section of the eleventh hour prayer, addressing St. Mary, "And be my attendant at my soul's departure from my body. Overthrow the conspiracies of the enemies; shut fast the gates of Hades lest they devour my soul, O blameless bride of the true Bridegroom." Although a person knows his deeds, and where he's going; on judgment day he will be given a chance to stand before God to defend himself. This shows that God is just.Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)