“If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” - C.S. Lewis
If your mom is still alive, will you do something for me? Will you call her and tell her you love her because I miss mine?
P.S. that's Jack in the picture 🐶
The modern rejection of God’s wrath is not an isolated doctrinal mistake. It is part of a deeper refusal to receive God as He has revealed Himself.
Many are willing to speak of divine love, mercy, patience, and kindness, but they become offended when Scripture speaks of holiness, judgment, vengeance, and eternal punishment. They do not want the living God. They want a god shaped by modern feelings, one who comforts sinners without confronting them and forgives rebellion without demanding repentance.
“You thought that I was just like you; I will reprove you and state the case in order before your eyes” (Psalm 50:21).
God’s wrath is not a flaw in His character. It is His holy and settled opposition to evil. A god who watches cruelty, idolatry, murder, oppression, and unbelief without righteous anger would not be loving. He would be morally corrupt.
“God is a righteous judge, and a God who has indignation every day” (Psalm 7:11).
The denial of wrath also destroys the meaning of the cross. If there is no judgment to bear, no curse to endure, and no righteous anger to satisfy, then Christ did not die as our substitute. Calvary becomes little more than an example of love rather than the place where justice and mercy met.
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us” (Galatians 3:13).
This is why the wrath of God is hated. It tells us that sin is not weakness, brokenness, or poor self esteem. It is rebellion against a holy Creator. It tells us that we are not basically good people in need of encouragement, but guilty sinners who need reconciliation through the blood of Christ.
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).
A church that hides divine wrath will eventually preach another gospel. It will offer grace without guilt, salvation without judgment, a cross without substitution, and a Christ who saves people from unhappiness rather than from the righteous anger of God.
We do not make God loving by denying His wrath. We make His love meaningless.
The wonder of the gospel is not that God ignored His justice. It is that the Son willingly stood in the place of His people, bore what they deserved, and brought them safely into mercy. Only when wrath is understood does grace recover its weight.
The most life-saving thing you can do for a family member you love is to NEVER leave their bedside if they’re ever admitted to hospital.
Every hour you’re allowed to be there— watch over everything like you are doing the biggest test of your life. Take turns with other family members if you need to.
Every medicine, every health professional who walks in the room, any symptom your loved one experiences.
Be present. Speak up. Ask questions.
Don’t give a ___ if any unprofessional staff member tries to make you feel like you shouldn’t be there or dismisses you. The health of your loved one is too important.
Be perfectly polite and cordial but make it clear that you demand the highest standards and attentiveness.
As a doctor who has worked in dozens of hospitals in the USA and Europe— trust me when I tell you this could save your loved one’s life one day.
Be a supportive ROCK advocate at the bedside.