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He detested the arrogance of the people among whom Lot lived, and he did not spare them.
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He showed no mercy on that nation which he doomed to destruction for its sins,
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nor on those 600,000 people on the march through the wilderness who gathered together in stubborn rebellion.
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Even if there had been only one stubborn person, it would have been a miracle if he had escaped punishment. The Lord is merciful, but he can also become angry. He can be overwhelming in his forgiveness or in his anger.
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His punishment is as severe as his mercy is great. He judges people by what they have done.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.