Tiny But Mighty (public)

TINY:

The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord. So the Lord handed them over to Midian seven years, 2 and they oppressed Israel. Because of Midian, the Israelites made hiding places for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds. 3 Whenever the Israelites planted crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people of the east came and attacked them. 4 They encamped against them and destroyed the produce of the land, even as far as Gaza. They left nothing for Israel to eat, as well as no sheep, ox, or donkey. 5 For the Midianites came with their cattle and their tents like a great swarm of locusts. They and their camels were without number, and they entered the land to lay waste to it. 6 So Israel became poverty-stricken because of Midian, and the Israelites cried out to the Lord. 

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), Jdg 6:1–6.

Tony Evens CSB BIBLE COMMENTARY: JUDGES 6:1-6:

Sadly, over time Israel again did what was evil, so the Lord handed them over to Midian . The oppression grew so bad that they had to hide in caves . Their enemies destroyed their crops and wasted the land until the people of Israel were poverty-stricken. This happened because God was no longer covering them since they had departed from his covenant. It’s a reminder that when we stray from the Lord, he will sometimes allow a crisis in our lives to compel our return.

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 270.

Judges 6:1

over time ISRAEL again did what was evil. (US THE PEOPLE CONTINUING TO CHOOSE SIN )

What does Sin Look like:

Sin isn't something that has a physical form, but it can manifest in different ways in people's lives. The Bible often describes sin as anything that separates us from God, disobeys His will, or goes against His righteousness. It can look like:

A hardened heart – Being unwilling to forgive, love, or show grace.

Selfish desires – Prioritizing personal gain over God’s will or others’ well-being.

Disobedience – Ignoring God’s commands and walking in rebellion.

Deception – Lies, manipulation, or pretending to be something you're not.

Pride – Believing you don’t need God and relying only on yourself.

The effects of sin are seen in broken relationships, guilt, shame, and separation from God. But the good news is that through Jesus, sin doesn’t have to define us—He offers redemption, grace, and a new way to live.

the Lord handed THEM over to Midian. ( GOD HAS HANDED YOU OVER TO YOUR DESIRES.)

Don’t Believe me here we go=

-Romans 1:24-28 CSB: 24 Therefore God delivered them over in the desires of their hearts to sexual impurity, so that their bodies were degraded among themselves. 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served what has been created instead of the Creator, who is praised forever. Amen. FROM IDOLATRY TO DEPRAVITY 26 For this reason God delivered them over to disgraceful passions. Their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 The men in the same way also left natural relations with women and were inflamed in their lust for one another. Men committed shameless acts with men and received in their own persons the appropriate penalty of their error. 28 And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right.

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), Pr 1:20–33.

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), Ro 1:24–32.

Romans 1:24-28

Tony Evens Commentary Bible CSB:

Romans 1:24–32 What is God’s response to this nonsense? God delivered them over (1:24). That phrase appears here three times (1:24, 26, 28), and it shows God taking his hand of restraint off, essentially saying, “You want to do life without me? You’ve got it.” As a result, God gives them over to the lifestyle of their choosing. This is the passive wrath of God at work in history. He lets you experience the built-in negative consequences of living independent of him. But when we [exchange] the truth of God for a lie (1:25), we end up degraded among [ourselves] (1:24).

Romans 1:26–27 Sex has always been one of humanity’s favorite idols. But when sex becomes a god, lust reigns. So we find men and women exchanging natural sexual relations for unnatural ones (1:26). God, then, allows us to come up with all kinds of sexual lusts, but the result is a mess. Broken homes, broken hearts, sexually transmitted diseases—all are the fallout of letting lust rule. Moral degradation is the result of the abandonment of God and his righteous standards in both an individual’s life and in society.

Romans 1:28-32 It gets worse. When people reject God, God delivers them over to a corrupt mind (1:28). Thus, instead of acting sane, they act like people who have gone stark raving mad. The worst part is that they still assume they are thinking clearly. You can know a person or a culture has descended into ultimate corruption when people give public and legal approval to sin. Paul lists twenty-four ways godlessness leads to madness. This is a catalogue of societal breakdown, filled with greed, murder, and deceit (1:29). We look around at our culture and say, “How did things get so crazy?” Paul answers: as a society, you asked to be free from God. This is what you get

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1118.

Judges 6:2:

The oppression grew so bad that they had to hide in caves

(the mental battle your going through is the oppression and its gotten so bad to where you want to run and hide but you cant from God).

REFRENCE:

When Jonah disobeyed and fled in the opposite direction, God sent a storm to shake things up. After being thrown overboard by the sailors, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish (Jonah 1:17). He spent three days and nights in the belly of that fish—completely helpless—until he finally humbled himself, prayed, and repented (Jonah 2). Then, God had the fish spit him out, and Jonah finally obeyed.

Understand that God isnt doing this because he wants you to suffer he is doing this because he is your father; he is your parent. think about this if you are a parent or you were once a child to a parent obviously and we all know the phrase our parents would say “ MY HOUSE MY RULES” and when ever get rebellious or act out we also hear the phrase “oh you smelling yourself” and right before that punishment comes you get this warning alright now “ I CAN SHOW YOU BETTER THAN I CAN TELL YOU” and doing the punishment what do they say right before they leave “ THIS HURTS ME MORE THAN IT HURTS YOU!” How is this any different on How God.

. **Deuteronomy 8:5** – *"Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you."* (ESV)

YOU KNOW WHY HE DOES IT?

1 Corinthians 11:32 – "But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world." (ESV) What Does It Mean to Be Condemned with the World?

Separation from God – Condemnation means facing eternal separation from God. The world (those who reject Christ) will face judgment (John 3:18, Revelation 20:12-15).

God’s Judgment – Those who live apart from God’s will, refusing to repent, will share in the world's consequences (Romans 2:5-8).

No Redemption After Judgment – Once God's final judgment comes, there’s no second chance (Hebrews 9:27).

Luke 16:27-28 (NIV) – “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’”

Summary:

A rich man lived in luxury, ignoring a poor beggar named Lazarus.

Both died: Lazarus went to Abraham’s bosom (Paradise), while the rich man suffered in Hades (Hell).

The rich man, in torment, begged Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his brothers.

Abraham told him they already had Moses and the Prophets (Scripture), and if they wouldn't listen to God's Word, they wouldn’t believe—even if someone rose from the dead.

Hope for Those in Christ

But believers are not destined for condemnation!

Romans 8:1 (CSB) – "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus."

John 5:24 (CSB) – "Truly I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not come under judgment but has passed from death to life."

Judges 6:3-5

3 Whenever the Israelites planted crops, the Midianites, Amalekites, and the people of the east came and attacked them. 4 They encamped against them and destroyed the produce of the land, even as far as Gaza. They left nothing for Israel to eat, as well as no sheep, ox, or donkey. 5 For the Midianites came with their cattle and their tents like a great swarm of locusts.

it seems as though you cant do nothing right. you try taking 10 steps forward and you take 30 steps back. its like stumbling blocks

Signs That God May Have Withdrawn His Hand:

⚠️ Spiritual dryness—lack of conviction or connection to God. ⚠️ Increased struggles without growth or divine help. ⚠️ No peace—constant inner turmoil despite external success. ⚠️ Living in sin without guilt or repentance.

Persistent Sin Becomes a Stumbling Block

When a person, church, or nation continues in sin, ignoring God's warnings, their own choices become a stumbling block to themselves and others.

Example: Romans 1:24 – “Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts…”

Meaning: If someone refuses to repent, God allows them to fall deeper into sin, making their downfall a stumbling block to others who follow their example.

False Teaching & Spiritual Blindness

When people distort God's Word or lead others away from truth, they create stumbling blocks that cause others to turn from God.

Example: Matthew 15:14 – “Leave them; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”

Meaning: God may remove His guidance from those who persist in falsehood, leaving them to their spiritual blindness.

Idolatry & Rebellion Invite God's Absence

Pursuing sin or trusting in idols instead of God can lead Him to withdraw His hand, making idolatry itself a stumbling block to faith.

Example: Ezekiel 14:3 – “These men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?”

Meaning: When people persistently reject God, He may stop answering them and let them face the weight of their choices.

When God Withdraws, Darkness Increases

Without God's hand of protection and guidance, people are more prone to deception, sin, and destruction. Their lack of discernment becomes a stumbling block for themselves and others.

Example: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-11 – “They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. For this reason, God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie.”

Meaning: Those who reject truth are left to deception, leading to a greater spiritual fall.

Final Warning & Hope

⚠️ Ignoring God’s presence can cause us to become stumbling blocks for others, leading them away from Him.

Reference

Ezekiel 14:3-4 (CSB)

"Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and have put their sinful stumbling blocks in front of themselves. Should I actually let them inquire of me? Therefore, speak to them and tell them, ‘This is what the Lord God says: When anyone from the house of Israel sets up idols in his heart and puts his sinful stumbling block in front of himself, and then comes to the prophet, I, the Lord, will answer him appropriately. I will answer him according to his many idols.'" (If people continue in sin, their own desires become stumbling blocks that lead them to judgment.)

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), 2 Sa 16:5–11.

Judges 6:6

Their enemies destroyed their crops and wasted the land until the people of Israel were poverty-stricken

Life may be taken a toll on you so much so it has you feeling weak. but it just not the physical its the spirit. you become weak in the spirit.

Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this darkness, against evil, spiritual forces in the heavens.”

but why is God doing this to me(us) But throughout the Bible, we see that God allows trials—not to destroy us, but to refine us, strengthen our faith, and draw us closer to Him. some of you that are watching you mat be saying but I am reading my word I am turning from sin I am following the laws of God this is for you:

Look at Job—Satan had to ask for permission to test him (Job 1:6-12). God allowed it, but He also set limits on what Satan could do. Job didn’t understand why he suffered, but in the end, he came to know God more deeply (Job 42:5).

God had a high opinion of Job’s character, describing him as: 

blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil

when you stay faithful

Job received twice as much wealth as before.

He had more children (seven sons and three daughters).

He lived 140 more years, seeing four generations of his family

God forgave Job’s friends because of Job’s prayer.

What Can We Learn from Job’s Endurance?

Suffering is temporary, but faith produces lasting rewards.

Endurance brings deeper revelation of God.

God restores what is lost—and often gives more than before.

Those who endure trials can become a blessing to others.

Even Paul, who wrote Ephesians 6:12, faced intense spiritual battles, hardships, and persecution. Yet, he said in 2 Corinthians 12:9 that God's grace was sufficient for him because His power is made perfect in weakness.

So, when God allows battles, He also provides the strength to endure them. Sometimes He’s teaching us, protecting us from something worse, or positioning us for something greater.

The key is to stay close to Him, put on the armor of God (Ephesians 6:13-18), and trust that even in the struggle, He is working all things for our good (Romans 8:28).

Look, we are all going to face trials in this life. The question is: which side of the trial do you want to be on? The side where God is drawing you closer because of your faithfulness, or the side where the trial serves as a warning due to your lack of faithfulness?

BUT MIGHTY:

Judges 6:6

The Israelites cried out to the Lord

You have to humble yourselves before the Lord

Psalm 123 “A song of ascents. I lift my eyes to you, the one enthroned in heaven. Like a servant’s eyes on his master’s hand, like a servant girl’s eyes on her mistress’s hand, so our eyes are on the Lord our God until he shows us favor. Show us favor, Lord, show us favor, for we’ve had more than enough contempt. We’ve had more than enough scorn from the arrogant and contempt from the proud.”

wait for the Lord: Humbly waiting for God's favor after repentance is an act of faith and trust. It involves recognizing God's mercy, aligning your heart with His will, and patiently waiting for Him to restore, bless, and guide you. The Bible encourages this posture of humility, showing that when we repent, God is faithful to forgive and bring about His favor in His perfect timing.

Tony Evens Commentary Bible CSB:

The psalmist looks to God, the King of creation, the one enthroned in heaven, for provision and help (123:1). As a servant looks to his master, so the people of Israel looked to the Lord to be favorable toward them (123:2). Though their enemies had shown them contempt, they were confident that God could reverse their circumstances (123:3). Thus, the psalmist prays repeatedly, show us favor. If the Lord grants you favor, no one can stand against you. Psalm 124

What does that look like:

1. Active Trust

Trusting that God’s favor will come when He sees fit, and that His timing is always perfect. Active trust means believing that God is always working, even when we can’t see immediate results. It involves surrendering our will to His and trusting that His plans are always better than our own.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (CSB)

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight."

Trust is active—actively surrendering to God's perfect timing and believing He will bring favor when He sees fit.

2. Patience in Prayer

Continually seeking God in prayer, asking for His guidance, restoration, and favor. In prayer, we express our dependence on God and keep our hearts aligned with His will, patiently trusting that He hears us and will answer in His time.

Philippians 4:6-7 (CSB)

"Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Prayer is a key part of the waiting process. It allows us to express our faith, seek guidance, and wait patiently for God’s favor.

3. Purification of Heart

Allowing God to work in us, cleansing our hearts and aligning our desires with His will. Actively turning from sin is a vital part of this process—repentance is ongoing, and God works in us to purify our hearts and draw us closer to Him. Reading His Word helps us stay aligned with His will and makes our hearts more receptive to His transformation.

Psalm 51:10 (CSB)

"Create a clean heart for me, God; renew a steadfast spirit within me."

Turning from sin involves recognizing areas where we fall short and asking God to purify us as we read His Word, which is a lamp to guide us and keep us on the right path.

4. Peaceful Rest

Finding peace in God’s presence as we wait, knowing that He is faithful to fulfill His promises. Even in seasons of waiting, we can rest in the peace that comes from trusting in God's faithfulness. His Word is a source of comfort and assurance that He is with us every step of the way.

Isaiah 26:3 (CSB)

"You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you."

Peaceful rest comes when we trust that God will fulfill His promises. By meditating on His Word, we find comfort and assurance as we wait on His timing.

5. Reading God's Word and Turning from Sin

As we wait humbly for God’s favor, reading His Word is essential. His Word strengthens us, guides us, and helps us grow spiritually. It also illuminates areas where we need to turn from sin, helping us to live in obedience and purity.

Psalm 119:11 (CSB)

"I have treasured your word in my heart so that I may not sin against you."

Reading the Bible allows us to turn from sin, align our hearts with God's truth, and continue growing in holiness while we wait.

Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.”

Tony Evens Bible Commentary:

Once we offer ourselves to God, our relationship to the world is altered. Paul urges us not to be conformed to this age, meaning the world system that leaves God out, but to be transformed by the renewing of [our] mind. Notice that both commands are passive. We aren’t conforming or transforming our minds. Someone else is. When God has all of us, and when the world has none of us, God does the work of renewing our confused minds. He brings our thoughts in line with his own so that we think God’s thoughts after him (see 1 Cor 2:16). God has a goal in renewing our minds. This renewal allows him to merge his thoughts with our thoughts so that he can bring his plans into our lives. He calls it the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. God has a purpose and a plan for each of our lives—one that finds us when we are fully surrendered. But as we’ll see in the following verses, that purpose isn’t just about us.

It is through God’s mercy that we still have a chance

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1136.

But I feel so weak!

Joshua 1:5–9 “No one will be able to stand against you as long as you live. I will be with you, just as I was with Moses. I will not leave you or abandon you. “Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their ancestors to give them as an inheritance. Above all, be strong and very courageous to observe carefully the whole instruction my servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go. This book of instruction must not depart from your mouth; you are to meditate on it day and night so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in whatever you do. Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”” 

God isn’t asking you this is a command

You cannot do this life without the the father 

John 15:1-8 (CSB)

"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without me. If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers; they gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples."

When we except God as our Lord and Savior we enter into a covenant wit him a covenant is a contract and God’s law is the contract:

Tony Evens Bible Commentary CSB:

Exodus 20:3 “Do not have other gods besides me.”

This rule means you are to treat no other person, place, or thing in your life like God. He is not to be your chief God; he is to be your only God. Sometimes business contracts have exclusivity clauses. Such a clause requires that the persons entering the agreement engage in an exclusive relationship with each other—having no competing loyalties and no competing contractual obligations that could in any way hinder their own partnership. The first commandment is an exclusivity clause. The Lord alone is to be God in your life. Notice that this is the first commandment. You can’t get this one wrong and expect to proceed to the other nine with success. A baseball player might hit an inside-the-park homerun, getting around every base before the other team can throw him out. But if he actually missed tagging first base, it doesn’t matter if he touched second, third, and home. He’s still out. If there is ever anything in your life other than God that you look to or depend on as your source of well-being, satisfaction, or deliverance, then you are serving another god. Get commandment one wrong, and you’ll fail at obeying all the rest. Notice too that there is an implicit promise in the first commandment. Though you are not to have any other gods besides him, you are to have him. False gods can do nothing. But the Lord is self-existing, all-powerful, all knowing, and full of grace and mercy to help weak and unworthy sinners. He alone is able to save from hell, deliver from crises, and bless with his kingdom promises. Why would you rather serve anyone or anything else?

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 126–127.

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 570.

WE HAVE TO CAST AWAY OUR IDOLS REBUKE BAAL!!!!

Baal symbolizes anything that competes for God’s place in our lives. Just as Israel struggled with idolatry, people today can be tempted to put material wealth, success, or worldly desires above their devotion to God. The Bible calls believers to reject false idols and remain faithful to the Lord (1 Corinthians 10:14).

1 Corinthians 10:14–20 “So then, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. I am speaking as to sensible people. Judge for yourselves what I am saying. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, since all of us share the one bread. Consider the people of Israel. Do not those who eat the sacrifices participate in the altar? What am I saying then? That food sacrificed to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything? No, but I do say that what they sacrifice, they sacrifice to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons!”

Tony Evens Bible Commentary CSB:

In light of the help that God provides in the midst of temptation and trials, Paul urges them to flee from idolatry (10:14). He reminds them of the intimacy Christians are able to share with Christ through Communion. The cup represents the blood of Christ, and the bread represents the body of Christ. When we partake of it together, we are sharing in a special time of spiritual intimacy with Christ (10:16–17). But some of the Corinthians were apparently attempting to share in the Lord’s table and the table of demons (10:21) by partaking of Communion and also eating with unbelievers who were sacrificing to idols in pagan temples. Though idols are not truly gods, Paul contends that demons stand behind them (10:19–20). A sacrifice offered to a false god, then, has actually been offered to a demon. You cannot draw closer in intimacy with Christ and experience his kingdom blessings, while at the same time drawing closer to demonic activity (10:21). These believers were attempting to have it both ways by participating in both meals. But, Paul contends, they would only succeed in provoking the Lord to jealousy, causing him to discipline them and withhold his blessings.

Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1164.

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), 1 Co 10:14–22.

So what should we do? What is the conclusion?

SELF GOVERNANCE!

WORDLY:

Self-governance means the ability of a person, group, or nation to rule or manage itself without external control. It involves making decisions independently, setting rules, and maintaining order without relying on outside authority.

BIBLICALLY:

In a biblical sense, self-governance refers to an individual’s ability to live righteously by submitting to God’s authority rather than being controlled by external forces or sinful desires. It aligns with the biblical concept of self-control, which is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).

Key Biblical Aspects of Self-Governance:

    1.    Submission to God’s Authority – True self-governance is not about doing whatever one pleases but about aligning one’s life with God’s will. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds believers to trust in the Lord rather than leaning on their own understanding.

    2.    Self-Control and Discipline – Paul speaks about governing oneself like an athlete in a race, exercising discipline to win the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). This means resisting temptation, making wise choices, and living a life that honors God.

    3.    Moral Responsibility – In Deuteronomy 30:19, God gives Israel the choice between life and death, blessing and curse, urging them to choose life by obeying His commands. This demonstrates that people have a responsibility for their actions and their consequences.

    4.    Spiritual Accountability – Romans 14:12 says, “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” Self-governance in a biblical sense means recognizing that one’s actions are accountable to God, not just to human authorities.

    5.    Freedom Through Christ – Biblical self-governance is not about independence from God but freedom through Christ to live righteously (Galatians 5:1, John 8:36). True freedom is found in obedience to God, not in lawlessness.

Conclusion:

Biblical self-governance means living under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, exercising self-control, and taking responsibility for one’s actions while submitting to God’s will. It is about being free in Christ to choose righteousness over sin, wisdom over folly, and obedience over rebellion.

Now for some of you God has already freed you from your situation Don’t go back learn from this message. we always ask God to speak to us in a form of a new house or a new car or increase in finances but when it comes as a warning to turn from your sinful ways then we turn a deaf ear and AND A BLIND EYE we wonder why we go through turmoil the way that we do. we wonder why the Lord won’t hear out cry.

And you may say well Cookie you being to harsh thats not christian like , All I’m doing is reading the word of God: The truth is always a hard pill to swallow. thats why we ignore Red FLAGS and except the lies. if you dont believe me read the “ wisdom plea” Proverbs 1:20-33 CSB

Proverbs 1:20–33 20 Wisdom calls out in the street; she makes her voice heard in the public squares. 21 She cries out above the commotion; she speaks at the entrance of the city gates: 22 “How long, inexperienced ones, will you love ignorance? How long will you mockers enjoy mocking and you fools hate knowledge? 23 If you respond to my warning,, then I will pour out my spirit on you and teach you my words. 24 Since I called out and you refused, extended my hand and no one paid attention, 25 since you neglected all my counsel and did not accept my correction, 26 I, in turn, will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when terror strikes you, 27 when terror strikes you like a storm and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when trouble and stress overcome you. 28 Then they will call me, but I won’t answer; they will search for me, but won’t find me. 29 Because they hated knowledge, didn’t choose to fear the Lord, 30 were not interested in my counsel, and rejected all my correction, 31 they will eat the fruit of their way and be glutted with their own schemes. 32 For the apostasy of the inexperienced will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 But whoever listens to me will live securely and be undisturbed by the dread of danger.” 

IF THAT THING DIDN’T GET ME ALL THE WAY TOGETHER for myself. WE LOOK AT GOD AS IF HE OWES US HIS GRACE AND MERCY. HE OWE US NOTHING. IT IS BY HIS Choice to love us and call us his own and because of that we still have time on this earth to change. God is so Detailed with us when this is all said and done we won’t Have any excuse when we face him.

God Loves YOU! Hebrews 12:6 "For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives." (ESV) AND I DO TOO!!