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NASB | Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 28:13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But whoever confesses and turns away from his sins will find compassion and mercy. [Ps 32:3, 5; 1 John 1:8-10] |
Bible Question:
in what ways does god punish people for their sins |
Bible Answer: 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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