Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay with tribulation those who trouble you. (2 Thessalonians 1:6)

A Righteous Thing With God

The thought of eternal punishment is rejected because how could a loving God inflict such a horrible sentence upon those He created? To believe the Lord would take anyone and cast them into a place of torment is unconscionable to human wisdom. It is thought that a loving God would never threaten any form of eternal judgment. Many people do not believe in life after death, suggesting further that God is such a loving God that evil people will cease to exist. The thought is that eternal punishment is arbitrary and because it seems unjust and improper for humanity to embrace, it is therefore denied as possible. All who die either cease to exist or that everyone rest in peace (RIP) in a heavenly realm.

Everlasting destruction is a key component of Biblical language. It is taught in the Old Testament and the New Testament. It is a righteous thing with God to punish evil doers and those who refuse to keep His commandments. Jesus said that Hell was prepared before the foundation of the world and was prepared for the devil and his angels. Denying God has prepared a place for eternal punishment would deny that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. It is proper for God to put everyone who refuses to obey Him in a future punishment because it is the righteous thing to do Sin is the transgression of the law of God. It separates the human spirit from the nature of God. The two cannot dwell together. Sin is not a mistake or a momentary lapse. The nature of sin is an egregious affront to God’s character and eternal nature, and He will repay the unrepentant with divine justice.

Jesus is returning one day in flaming fire, taking vengeance on those who refuse to acknowledge God. The Son of God will bring judgment on all those who refuse to obey the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is an everlasting destruction that has been prepared for the disobedient. This is based on the righteousness of a just God. Sending the unrepentant to an eternal destruction is the right thing to do. Ironically, everyone in the lake of fire and brimstone will know they are there because of the righteousness of a just God. There will be no one in perdition who does not believe they are there by mistake. All who enter the portal of eternal darkness will agree that it is the right thing to do.

It is sad to think of the millions who die who do not believe in God or believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. There is no joy or hope in death as they face the wrath of God. God will repay those who refuse to submit to His word with tribulation. This awareness should cause the unrepentant to repent and turn to the Lord. Jeremy Taylor said that life is short, and on this short life, eternity depends. No greater decision can a man make than where he desires to spend eternity. The gospel of two declares there are only two choices: eternal life and eternal death. There are no other options. It is a righteous thing for God to punish the unrepentant. His grace is the fulfillment of righteousness to save those who do repent. What choice will you make?