Is it "spiritual" to praise a God of judgment? Personally, I don't know how we can avoid it! If we worship the Lamb that was slain, then we must believe in God's holy judgment of sin. If God could judge His sinless Son, who became our substitute, why can't He judge sinful nations and rebellious sinners who destroy His earth? A sentimental view of the cross leads to a sentimental view of sin; the result is a condescending God who is complacent toward sin and tolerant of sinners. But this isn't the God who elicits the praises of the hosts of heaven!
Warren Weirsbe, Real Worship
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