Let no one be deceived by smooth words and promises, if the prerequisites are not met, for The Lord does not change. As was stated before, God is not too concerned with the sin of a king or a people because all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. What The Lord is most concerned about is what folks will do with the remedies provided. God delights in mercy, and He takes no pleasure in the destruction of nations and individuals.
Yet, there is an invisible tipping point, where mercy gives way to judgment, if and when kings and people wouldn’t repent, nor turn from doing evil. [S.T August 24, 1882, par. 5] There is a limit beyond which men may not go on in sin, a hidden boundary between God's mercy and his wrath. Our gracious God still bears long with the impenitent. He gives them light from Heaven, that they may understand the holiness of his character, and the justice of his requirements.
[S.T August 24, 1882, par. 5] He calls them to repentance, and assures them of his willingness to forgive. But if they continue to reject his mercy, the mandate goes forth devoting them to destruction.” We sincerely hope and pray that this will not be the case with the you and me in the here and now, for as the storm clouds are gathering on the horizon, it will become even more urgent, and necessary that both kings and people be found on the right side of history, by repenting and turning from our wicked ways.
2nd Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 15 Now mine eyes shall be open, and mine ears attent unto the prayer that is made in this place.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!