Destruction By Little and Little

Not all God's enemies are converted to him; some are destroyed by his vengeance. This is a part of God's righteousness, his mercy toward his redeemed, and a demonstration that the church's enemies are his enemies as well.

Christians should thus exercise patience when persecuted by God's enemies, knowing their destruction is sure. They should refrain from any thoughts or actions of personal revenge. Finally, they should be prepared to rejoice when the ungodly fall.

However, the destruction of God's enemies often takes place over time and is carried out little by little in degrees. The tares are then left to grow until the harvest to show what they are.

This teaches the church patience and we should learn to tarry upon the Lord's leisure. We commonly cry too soon for God's curses to fall upon his enemies.

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