Nothing is more frightening than a country or society that turns away from God and embraces sin and rebellion while no judgement befalls that group or nation. They will have no reason to question their behavior and direction, no reason to search for answers about what has caused the judgement, no reason to repent and seek salvation in Jesus Christ. They will continue on their path undeterred to death and eternity separated from Creator God. Their first, only, and final judgement will be at the Great White Throne of Christ. They would find themselves thrown in the lake of fire for eternity.
It is better that we experience hardship and judgement on this earth while living so that we might repent and look to Jesus for our salvation. This is why it is a merciful God who allows trials and tribulations and who sends earthly judgements on rebellious peoples who do not know or follow Him.
Amen.
Nothing is more frightening than a country or society that turns away from God and embraces sin and rebellion while no judgement befalls that group or nation. They will have no reason to question their behavior and direction, no reason to search for answers about what has caused the judgement, no reason to repent and seek salvation in Jesus Christ. They will continue on their path undeterred to death and eternity separated from Creator God. Their first, only, and final judgement will be at the Great White Throne of Christ. They would find themselves thrown in the lake of fire for eternity.
It is better that we experience hardship and judgement on this earth while living so that we might repent and look to Jesus for our salvation. This is why it is a merciful God who allows trials and tribulations and who sends earthly judgements on rebellious peoples who do not know or follow Him.