Punishment
God never punishes with delight. He does not will, or plan, or seek the ruin of his bitterest and most inveterate enemies. In the esteem of God the death of a sinner is a dreadful thing. [JJTP]
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The Lord proceeds gradually in his judgments. Firstly, he sends a lesser cross, and if that will not do, then a greater. [TDOR]
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O sinner, all the attributes of the infinite God are bound by an oath to punish you. [ASGTH]
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The least sin is contrary to the law of God, the nature of God, the being of God, and the glory of God; and therefore it is often punished severely by God. [PRASD]
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Every trial comes from the hand of God. That is our comfort. When we are obedient, He sends trials to purify us. When we are disobedient, He sends trials to punish us.
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God is more willing to pardon than to punish.