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1 | in what ways does god punish people | Prov 28:13 | grantathome21 | 104415 | ||
in what ways does god punish people for their sins |
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2 | in what ways does god punish people | Prov 28:13 | Aixen7z4 | 104416 | ||
A very good question. We need to be reminded that sin does not go unpunished. The punishments seem to cover a wide range, from a guilty troubled conscience, to rebuke and chastening, to restitution, to weakness and sickness, and death. See Romans 2:15; Hebrews 12:5; Exodus 22:1; 1 Corinthians 11:30; 1 John 5:16. We are thankful that Jesus paid for our sins, so that we do not need to pay the price ourselves. Nevertheless, there are natural consequences for our behaviors and the Lord does not suspend the law of cause and effect. We bear the consequences of wrong choices. There is always the possibility of repentance and restoration, however. Sin results in a disruption of fellowship with God (Isaiah 59:2; Ephesians 4:30), but this should probably be seen as a consequence of sin rather than a punishment. |
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3 | in what ways does god punish people | Prov 28:13 | Aspiring Overseer | 104423 | ||
Aixen, What greater punishment could a person face than disfellowship with God? AO |
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4 | in what ways does god punish people | Prov 28:13 | Aixen7z4 | 104433 | ||
"A person" can face an eternity in hell (Psalm 9:17). Yet, it is not clear that we should call that a punishment. There are those who say God does not send anyone to hell, it is the sinner who chooses to go there. Of course, Psalm 9:17 says that the wicked shall be turned into hell. Revelation 20:15 says that those whose names are not in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. It should be clear, however, that God does not want to impose the penalties for sin. The penalty was borne by Jesus, and God wants to forgive us. What he requires is repentance, and faith. That is why he says, "If the wicked will turn from all his sins and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die” (Ezekiel 18:21). “As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live”. He begs us, “Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways”. He asks us, “Why will ye die?” And yet, AO is correct. Even a temporary interruption of his fellowship with God is painful to a believer. This pain is an evidence of his salvation and it is an incentive to repent and return to the Lord. To be turned into hell is the ultimate, as it means to be denied fellowship with God forever. Whether we call it a punishment or a consequence or a choice will not matter. Happily, we are assured that this cannot happen to one who believes on the Lord Jesus Christ. “A person” can end up in hell. A believer cannot. When a believer sins, he will be chastened of the Lord, but he will not be condemned with the world (1 Corinthians 11:32; Heb 12:10). |
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