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As the writer of Hebrews says, we should approac o ence and godly fear (Hebrews 12:28,29). The scriptura vie holiness exposes the sinful nature of man. This con ' expressedinthewordsofJob: "BeholdIamvile,wa®^ thee? Iwill lay mine hand upon my mouth" (Job 40:4), h of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine WhereforeIabhormyself,andrepentindustandashes (Jo
(See also Isaiah 6:5,7; Luke 5:8.)
Righteousness and Justice
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The psalmist declares that, "Justice and judgement, are the habitation o thy throne..." (Psalm 89:14; Psalm 97:2). The words of Abraham are a so g
oificant, "Shall not the Judge ofall the earth do right?" (Genesis
are many places in the Bible where righteousness and justice are ascn
the holy God (II Chronicles 12:6; Ezra 9:15; Jeremiah 9:23-24; N^hemiah^ / Isaiah 45:21; Daniel 9:14; Revelation 16:5; 11 Timothy 4:8; Revelation 15:3^1-
^^d has instituted a moral government in the world, imposed
upon the creatures and attached sanctions thereto (Deuteronomy 7.9- /
Chronicles 6:14-15; Psalm 58:11; Matthew 25:21; Romans 2:7; Hebrews 11:20; Genesis 2:17; Exodus 34:7; Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 1:32; 2:8-29; 11 Thessalonians 1:8). God cannot make a law, establish a penalty and then not follow throug
if the law is disobeyed. Justice demands punishment of the sinner, but jUS tice naay also accept the vicarious sacrifice of another, as in the case of "
(Isaiah 53:6; Mark 10:45; Romans 5:8; I Peter 2:24). Some of the evidence for justice of God are:
• God punishes the wicked
• Vindicates His people
• Forgives the penitent
• Keeps promises
• Rewards the faithful
Revelation 16:5-7 Psalm 129:1-8
I John 1:9 Nehemiah 9:7-38 Hebrews 6:10
The main purpose of punishment is the maintenance of justice. It also reform or rehabilitate (I Timothy 5:20). God's righteousness should an encouragement to the believer (See Acts 17:31; John 7:24; I Corinthians 1:30; II Corinthians 5:21; Proverbs 19:17; Hebrews 6:10; Revelation 19:8).
C Goodness
In its broad sense, the goodness of God includes such attributes as God s holiness, righteousness and truth; as well as His love, benevolence, mercy
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