Do you know someone who is terrible?

Sure you do!

And do you want this person to admit that they are terrible?

Absolutely! Of course you do.

And do you think this person will actually – ever – admit that they are terrible?

Not likely.

Jonah chapter IV! That’s what you have to read! Jonah knew that God’s mercy was so powerful and profound – that even if he delivered a message of unmitigated damnation and wrath – SOMEHOW it would lead to the recipients of that message repenting and embracing grace!