God is love. So every command, every punishment ever dished out was solely for our benefit and welfare. What the Old Testament shows is that no matter how God tries to entice us, either through encouragement or punishment, we simply don’t want much to do with Him.
That should tell us much of how “loving” we actually are when we want to reject perfected love.
“God is love...What the Old Testament shows is that no matter how God tries to entice us, either through encouragement or punishment, we simply don’t want much to do with Him.”
So true Harley. Many times I’ve been driven to tears by the pleading and reasoning of God the Father with his people. He is so tender and, yes, wrathful. It is all very PERSONAL, though. Really gets me.