In ancient times, when a criminal was being led to sentencing, a dagger with its sharp tip pointing up was positioned under their chin. The dagger was then tied around the criminal's neck so that their face had to remain tilted up in order to keep their chin from being pierced.

This practice was carried out as an extreme measure of forced acknowledgment since it was common for criminals who had a guilty conscience to bow their heads in order to avoid looking the judge in the eyes. Will you be able to face God on Judgement Day without fear of punishment if that day comes?