Repentance
Good and upright is the Lord because He instructs sinners in the way (Psalm 25:8). When Wisdom is asked, “The sinner—what is to be his punishment?” Wisdom answers: Evil pursues sinners (Proverbs 13:21). When Prophecy is asked, “The sinner—what is to be his punishment?” Prophecy replies: The soul that sins, it shall die (Ezekiel 18:4). When Torah is…
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