They think that God's silence is weakness.

This generation is exceptionally fortunate, blessed with an unprecedented level of God's mercy and patience. Despite our rampant blasphemy, rebellion, and evil deeds, Jesus Christ continues to intercede on our behalf, holding back the wrath of God. It's as if God's mercy is a mighty dam, holding back the torrent of His judgment, giving us space to repent and turn to Him.

We are living in a time of unbridled wickedness, where evil is celebrated, and righteousness is mocked. Yet, God's patience endures, His mercy prevails, and His love persists. He sees the depths of our depravity, the magnitude of our sin, and still, He holds back His hand.

Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, stands before the throne of God, pleading our case, covering our shame, and bearing our guilt. His intercession is our only hope, our sole refuge from the storm of God's wrath.

Compared to previous generations, we have been given an extraordinary opportunity to repent and turn to God. The Israelites under Moses' covenant faced immediate consequences for their disobedience, including death and destruction. The wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah were annihilated by fire and brimstone. Yet, we, despite our far greater wickedness, remain under God's merciful umbrella.

Consider the atrocities humanity has committed: genocide, terrorism, torture, exploitation, and unspeakable cruelty. We have slaughtered millions in wars, enslaved and oppressed countless individuals, and ravaged the planet. Our blasphemy knows no bounds, with many openly mocking God, denying His existence, and ridiculing His followers.

As the Bible warns, "They willfully blaspheme the things they do not understand" (2 Peter 2:12). We dare to insult and mock the very essence of God, yet we barely grasp the magnitude of His power and glory.

Even the mighty Archangel Michael, with all his glory and power, refused to rebuke Satan directly. Instead, he humbly said, "The Lord rebuke you" (Jude 1:9). This is a profound example of heavenly protocol and reverence for God's authority. Michael, as a powerful angel, could have easily confronted Satan, but he recognized the futility of engaging in a verbal sparring match with the enemy. By invoking God's name, Michael acknowledged that only the Lord Himself can ultimately rebuke and judge the wicked. This demonstrates a deep understanding of God's sovereignty and the limits of angelic authority. If Michael, a being of immense power and wisdom, showed such restraint.

How dare we, mere mortals, presume to blaspheme God with our feeble words and arrogant attitudes? We, who are but fleeting shadows on the earth, dare to challenge the eternal and all-powerful Creator? We, who are finite and fragile, presume to question the infinite and invincible God?

Our words are but whispers in the wind, our thoughts mere ripples on the surface of the ocean, yet we dare to blaspheme the One who spoke the universe into existence. Our arrogance is staggering, our audacity breathtaking. We are but dust and ashes, yet we pretend to be gods, challenging the Almighty with our puny intellects and rebellious hearts.

We forget that our very existence is a gift from God, that every breath we take is a mercy, every moment a grace. We forget that we are but vessels of clay, fragile and prone to shattering, yet we dare to blaspheme the Potter who shaped us.

Our blasphemy is a slap in the face of God's goodness, a rejection of His love, a mockery of His mercy. It is a declaration of war against the One who desires our salvation, our well-being, and our eternal joy. And yet, God still holds back His wrath, still extends His hand of mercy, still invites us to repentance.

But make no mistake, hell is a terror beyond human comprehension. It is an eternal abyss of suffering, pain, and despair, where the wicked will face God's unmitigated wrath. The Bible describes it as a place of outer darkness, weeping, and gnashing of teeth, where the fire is not quenched, and the worm does not die.

In hell, the unrepentant will face an eternal torment, separated from God's presence, love, and mercy. They will realize too late the horror of their choices, the gravity of their blasphemy, and the magnitude of their loss.

Let us not take God's mercy for granted. Let us not assume that our evil deeds will go unpunished. Let us repent, turn to God, and accept Jesus' sacrifice before it's too late. For in the end, only two paths remain: eternal life with God or eternal torment in hell. The choice is ours.