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... For in the case of the other nations the Lord waits patiently until they have reached the full measure of their sins,
2 Maccabees 6:12-16 Providential Significance of Persecution
Now I urge those who read this book not to be depressed by such calamities, but to recognize these punishments were designed not to destroy but to discipline our people. In fact not to let the impious alone for long, but to punish them immediately, is a sign of great kindness. For in the case of the other nations the Lord waits patiently until they have reached the full measure of their sins, but He does not deal this way with us. In order to take vengeance on us afterward when our sins have reached their height. Therefore he never withdraws His mercy from us. Though he disciplines us with calamities, He does not forsake His own people
Interesting reading all the ‘religious’ responses regarding this or that about Trump vs. Cruz. That verse is on my homepage and has been there a long time now. As you can see there, it was posted as a reaction, reminder, and warning that great persecution is going to befall us, AS A NATION.
The love of God disciplines his people immediately, but He waits for a Nation’s full measure of their sins before punishments. I understand this verse to mean one should not forsake principals.