Jeremiah 18

As an educator, I always believed strongly in giving warnings to students whose behavior was not acceptable. The warning clarifies the desired behavior and gives the individual a chance to correct themselves. This is a valuable learning process. Consequences of unheeded warnings must be consistent and proportionate to the offense.

God gives warnings. “If you … then I will …” He is long-suffering and wants us to change. He gives us time and space to repent and correct our ways. We should be the same with people.