Today there are a load of verses concerning blessing and punishment. It is interesting to note the active voice in these, "I will...". This is presumably good material for a PhD because God is generous and gracious regardless of our conduct, so why is it that we read about a God who rewards good people and punishes bad people? Doesn't he forgive sins? Is it a case of good things naturally happening when we place ourselves in God's will or literally that he notices the obedience and rewards us?
I think this is perhaps a more useful lesson for whole communities or countries as they consider their corporate response to God. Places where a good number of people have chosen to follow Christ have indeed experience amazing blessing, both physically and spiritually. I will leave the complexities of this discussion to somebody more qualified!
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