Compare Pharaoh s actions to those of Shifrah, Puah, and Amram. They each set aside their fears and act because of something they believe in, attempting to set an example for everyone else. But, as always, your ideas are welcome. On the one hand, future consideration in present judgment seems to contradict the notion of free will by allocating award or punishment for undone acts. I have no complete answer to offer.
Jewish literature seems to provide contradicting answers to the question.
In the third perek of this week's parasha, Hashem takes note of his suffering nation in Egypt, and decides to descend and save them. I am judging them as they are now - crying out to me with all their hearts. I know that they will abandon me and worship a golden calf. I know that they will do much evil in the future. But I only judge a person as he is right now.