2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
Does not refer to “evil” as sin per se, but rather to decisions, actions, or choices that are not fully in line with God’s perfect will. For example, making some wrong decisions, wothless choices, misusing the money or items that may be considered “evil” in this context.
This “evil” can represent, among other things, gifts and talents that are not used for the benefit of the Lord, however, it does not represent a direct
transgression of the law, but rather a departure from a life
centered on simplicity and total submission to God.
In the same chapter, verse 17, it says, “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” This means that one who is in Christ abandons old habits, useless actions, or behaviors that do not fully glorify God, to walk in a newness of life aligned with His will.
Unlike 2 Corinthians 5:10 where Paul seems to focus on the judgment of believers before the judgment seat of Christ to determine reward or loss based on worthless choices, decisions or actions. John 5:28-29 encompasses a broader judgment that applies to all human beings. Here “doing evil”
clearly refers to actions that result in eternal condemnation.
Note that here the word sin is absent, so we rule out this idea, that the word “evil” represents sin in the context