There are many idols in our society. One in particular that is prevalent throughout the world of evangelicalism is a god who loves everybody unconditionally and condones sin. Is such a deity even worthy of paying homage to?
If God is unable to judge sinners as a result of being overwhelmed by sentiment, then He must be a weak and miserable God. If God were to accept the sinful ways of mankind, then He would cease to be righteous and just. He would be very much like us.
Such a portrayal of God does not come about in consequence of thinking critically about the biblical text and taking it in its entirety. The love of God is made evident as He provides for both the just and the unjust:
"...for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." (Matthew 5:45)
Such a portrayal of God does not come about in consequence of thinking critically about the biblical text and taking it in its entirety. The love of God is made evident as He provides for both the just and the unjust:
"...for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." (Matthew 5:45)
If we fail to take into account the character of God in its entirety, then we will inevitably reach a wrong conclusion as to who He is and worship a false god. We cannot avoid the fact that God judges the wicked (Revelation 20). He is holy by His very nature.
