Many people misunderstand this. The *punishment* is so Bad that the offender would rather have a millstone tied to him and sent to the depts. But I'm not opposed to the millstone thing...

Children of darkness run to do evil.

Just as we grow in Truth and understanding.. from glory to glory, sanctification is a process.
Just as Romans speaks of Tribulation builds perseverance proven character and love...
this is a journey of burning off what no longer aligns to "Christ in me the hope of glory."

Just today shook my head judging a driver's actions...and quickly asked Lord change me. "All authority & Judgement is left up to God."

I was quickly reminded, I have done EXACTLY the same as that driver I shook my head at.
"On the basis that you forgive you are forgiven."
I am NO BETTER NO HIGHER...
God is doing a work in me...God knows what he is doing.
Dying to self is a process.
We understand at whatever place we are at.

CURIOUSLY...what I judge is often what I NEED TO ADDRESS.
God layers understanding upon understanding..
UNTIL ONE DAY we will see clearly!

All things will pass away but LOVE remains.
Let LOVE be your aim.
Yes Lord!💛 Change me.