Proverbs 16 The End of Man

As a wise observer of life, Solomon noted this truth: “The Lord has worked everything for his own ends—even the wicked for the day of disaster.“ One of the arguments of those who deny God use this verse to claim why God is not trustworthy. Yet even though this is a hard saying and many misconstrue its true meaning, the biblical scholar of long ago said this about this verse: “. “He does not make the wicked or ungodly man; but when man has made himself such, even then God bears with him. But if he repent not, when the measure of his iniquity is filled up, he shall fall under the wrath of God his Maker.” (Clarke)

God is righteous and just. He does not “make” anyone be or do what is unrighteousness. Men make choices and this one of those that will have to face the result of their choice which is hell when they meet God face to face. Notice that God does not make men do this but if they choose, He will work to bring about their chosen destiny.  Notice what Clarke said: if men choose not to repent then they shall face what God has prescribed for those who are wicked. So, the question then is this; why does God choose to do this? It is because He is just and He cannot abide in or have anything to do with sin. 

Beware of putting words in the mouth of God about destinies. God is the author of both life and death. Moses wrote in Deuteronomy to choose life! What have you chosen this day concerning your destiny?