Isa 27:9 | MHM | STEP | v. 9 : God’s purpose in affliction is to purge away sin. By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged . Hard times help God’s people turn away from their sins, especially idolatry. When they truly repent, they will destroy every idol as if smashing useless chalk-stones (Deuteronomy 7:5 ). Affliction is meant to separate us from sin and make us holy (Psalm 119:67 ).

‏ Isaiah 27:9

v. 9: God’s purpose in affliction is to purge away sin. By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged . Hard times help God’s people turn away from their sins, especially idolatry. When they truly repent, they will destroy every idol as if smashing useless chalk-stones (Deuteronomy 7:5 ^a). Affliction is meant to separate us from sin and make us holy (Psalm 119:67 ^b).