Ecclesiastes 8: 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
In fact, in the overwhelming majority of cases, even when forgiveness, and pardon are granted, persons still have to deal with the fallout of their actions, in the most literal sense. The natural fallout of David’s sin was that four of his sons would die, and even though he was completely forgiven by God, the bill came due, with devastating collateral damage.
The one thief on the cross asked for grace and it was immediately granted by Christ but he had to die just like the other thief, for the sins that were committed against his fellowmen. This dose of reality is actually what we need to come to grips with, as we read the following passages, for there is a whole lot of self- flattery taking place nowadays.
Similarly, if you were to adopt the laws of health as delineated in our health message, if you were to do and practice them consistently, you would certainly reap the natural results, even if a person might not believe in God. The facts are the facts and the result is the result, being governed by law.
Ecclesiastes 8:12 Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet, surely, I know that it will be well with them that fear God, which fear before him. 13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he fears not before God.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!