Well, I didn't mean to imply that He never punishes disobedient Christians. He doesn't want to, of course, and He is very patient and merciful in giving us plenty of time to get ourselves together and do what we are suppose to do, but if we are rebellious and refuse to live in obedience with Him, then He often times has to give us a divine spanking to get our attention back on Him. Then if we get our heart right with Him and confess our sins and claim His forgiveness, then He is faithful and just to forgive us according to I Jn. 1:9. But like I said earlier, if we have messed up bad enough in our past decisions, then we have to still have to live with the consequences. Kind of like getting pregnant out of wedlock and asking God to forgive you.....which He will, but you still are going to have that baby! It doesn't just disappear. However, there are cases where people who are Christians get so far away from God and live so badly that He does have to carry them to the divine "woodshed". You are right, He is a God of love, but He has a lot of other attibutes as well. Oh, you done got me to preaching again....lol.

I am just so glad that you found your way back.

Sandi


It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!