But evil people are doomed; what they have done to others will now be done to them.

But if you continue to sin, you and your king will be destroyed."

In addition, the leaders of Judah, the priests, and the people followed the sinful example of the nations around them in worshiping idols, and so they defiled the Temple, which the LORD himself had made holy.

But they made fun of God's messengers, ignoring his words and laughing at his prophets, until at last the LORD's anger against his people was so great that there was no escape.

That is why we must hold on all the more firmly to the truths we have heard, so that we will not be carried away.

How, then, shall we escape if we pay no attention to such a great salvation? The Lord himself first announced this salvation, and those who heard him proved to us that it is true.

Then the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it. The LORD himself has promised this."

then you will find the joy that comes from serving me. I will make you honored all over the world, and you will enjoy the land I gave to your ancestor, Jacob. I, the LORD, have spoken."

I will bring war on you and scatter you in foreign lands. Your land will be deserted, and your cities left in ruins.

God is not like people, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks, and it is done.

Israel's majestic God does not lie or change his mind. He is not a human being---he does not change his mind."

which is based on the hope for eternal life. God, who does not lie, promised us this life before the beginning of time,