The man knew of the violence in this city and figured the people were so bad, they didn’t deserve to hear the warning of the pending disaster. Let them die, he thought. Because there was nothing appealing about his assignment or the people to whom he was to deliver the warning, he secretly decided to forgo the assignment altogether.
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Deepest Desire
When we let worldly desires drive us to satisfy our deepest desires for the moment at hand, we scatter our energy to the wind. It could be compared to chasing after perfection in a fallen world which makes as much sense as trying to swat a gnat when there’s a lion in the room ready to pounce.
The Unbelievers’ View vs. the Believers’ View
The consequences of the first view are eternal separation from God through all eternity with absolutely no hope of escape! Ever! The results of the second view are eternal life of peace and joy in the very presence of God. Forever!