1 John 4:8
...for God is love.
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
The sinful Christian clings to these passages in particular, so that they may find some little justification or consolation in their continued sinful practices. Yes! God is Love, and, Yes! He will forgive. There is no denying that. But, you must also acknowledge the fact that the same verse which testifies to His forgiving nature also bares witness of of His just character.
Is it justice to let a thief go unpunished when he continues to steal?
is it justice to allow a murderer to continue his spree?
Of course not! Whether the criminal receive probation or prison or even some fine, there is a punishment.
From the Old Testament to the New Testament, cautioned and warned on this subject. Let's not be those people with itching ears, refusing to receive good instruction. Let's not be those who seek after this 'other gospel' which permits and condones, excuses and covers up the flouting of the Word of God.
I do not serve a Cut'n'Paste God. I cannot pick and choose which parts of the Bible I will believe and abide by. It's all or nothing at all. When the Word points out the sins of others, it is right! When the Word points out my sin, it is right!
So here are some passages that we should all read and take to heart:
The Punishment of the Wicked:
Is from God: Le 26:18; Isa 13:11
On account of their...:
Sin. La 3:39
Iniquity. Jer 36:31; Eze 3:17-18; 18:4,13,20; Am 3:2
Idolatry. Le 26:30; Isa 10:10,11
Rejection of the law of God. 1Sa 15:23; Ho 4:6-9
Ignorance of God. 2Th 1:8
Evil ways and doings. Jer 21:14; Ho 4:9; 12:2
Pride. Isa 10:12; 24:21; Lu 14:11
Unbelief. Mr 16:16; Ro 11:20; Heb 3:18,19; 4:2
Covetousness. Isa 57:17; Jer 51:13
Oppressing. Isa 49:26; Jer 30:16,20
Persecuting. Jer 11:21,22; Mt 23:34-36
Disobeying God. Ne 9:26,27; Eph 5:6
Disobeying the gospel. 2Th 1:8
Is the fruit of their sin Job 4:8; Pr 22:8; Ro 6:21; Ga 6:8
Is the reward of their sins Ps 91:8; Isa 3:11; Jer 16:18; Ro 6:23; Heb 2:2
Often brought about by their evil designs: Es 7:10; Ps 37:15; 57:6
Often commences in this life: Pr 11:31
In this life by...:
Sickness. Le 26:16; Ps 78:50
Famine. Le 26:19,20,26,29; Ps 107:34
Noisome beasts. Le 26:22
War. Le 26:25,32,33; Jer 6:4
Deliverance to enemies. Ne 9:27
Fear. Le 26:36,37; Job 18:11
Reprobate mind. Ro 1:28
Put in slippery places. Ps 73:3-19
Trouble and distress. Isa 8:22; Zep 1:15
Cutting off. Ps 94:23
Bringing down their pride. Isa 13:11
Future, shall be awarded by Christ: Mt 16:27; 25:31,41
Future described as...:
Hell. Ps 9:17; Mt 5:29; Lu 12:5; 16:23
Darkness. Mt 8:12; 2Pe 2:17
Death. Ro 5:12-17; 6:23
Resurrection of damnation. Joh 5:29
Rising to shame and everlasting contempt. Da 12:2
Everlasting destruction. Ps 52:5; 92:7; 2Th 1:9
Everlasting fire. Mt 25:41; Jude 1:7
Second death. Re 2:11; 21:8
Damnation of hell. Mt 23:33
Eternal damnation. Mr 3:29
Blackness of darkness. 2Pe 2:17; Jude 1:13
Everlasting burnings. Isa 33:14
The wrath of God. Joh 3:36
Wine of the wrath of God. Re 14:10
Torment with fire. Re 14:10
Torment for ever and ever. Re 14:11
The righteousness of God requires. 2Th 1:6
Often sudden and unexpected. Ps 35:8; 64:7; Pr 29:1; Lu 12:20; 1Th 5:3
Shall be...:
According to their deeds. Mt 16:27; Ro 2:6,9; 2Co 5:10
According to the knowledge possessed by them. Lu 12:47,48
Increased by neglect of privileges. Mt 11:21-24; Lu 10:13-15
Without mitigation. Lu 16:23-26
Accompanied by remorse. Isa 66:24; Mr 9:44
No combination avails against Pr 11:21
Deferred, emboldens them in sin Ec 8:11
Should be a warning to others Nu 26:10; 1Co 10:6-11; Jude 1:7
Consummated at the day of judgment Mt 25:31,46; Ro 2:5,16; 2Pe 2:9
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