10. Is it the duty of gospel ministers to execute vengeance?
“Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us.” 2 Cor. 5:20. See 2 Tim. 2:24-26.
11. To whom does vengeance belong?
“Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” Rom. 12:19.
12. To whom has execution of judgment been committed?
“For as the Father hath life in Himself; so hath He given to the Son to have life in Himself; and hath given Him authority to execute judgment also.” John 5:26, 27. See Jude 14, 15.
13. Because evil is not punished immediately, what presumptuous course do many pursue?
“Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” Eccl. 8:11.
14. What message has God commissioned His ministers to bear to men?
“Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat of the fruit of their doings. Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.” Isa. 3:10, 11.