Why Is God Not Punishing Them?

Any time we allow the thought of evil people prospering by committing evil acts, we must never let it translate to “why is God not punishing them?” Lost souls live lives trapped by the power of sin. They are prisoners in their own bodies. And even though we may never hear about the the consequences of a conscience that continually dominates their thought life, tormenting them day and night, God’s truth remains. Evil behavior produces incarceration of the soul. The true believer is not free from sin, but free from the power of sin. Believers have a way of dealing with temptation, and unrighteousness thoughts. Believers have an outlet for when guilt arises. Guilt is a good thing. It tells us something is wrong. Then it gives us a choice to do something about it, to make it right. Unbelievers don’t have that ability. They don’t have access to a power that can over come sin. They are left with the shame of having to live with their sin, with no hope of ever making it right (go away). So the next time you witness an evil act, and it goes unpunished, remember this truth: evil people are trapped by sin. It’s punishment that goes on, unseen. Then thank God for His precious gift of grace; and its power to overcome.

6 Evil people are trapped by sin, but the righteous escape, shouting for joy. Proverbs 29:6