Before God confronts the sin in the world, He first confronts the sin in us

What should we expect when God confronts our sin?

God confronts our sin by exposing our distorted view of justice

God confronts our sin by subjecting us to the fires of refinement in order to spare us from the fires of judgment

Refining is personal, not mechanical

Refining is purposeful, not random

Refining is protective, not punitive