Rom 2:4, 2Cor 6:6 | PNT | STEP | Or despisest thou ? Dost thou go further still, and not only expect to escape God's wrath for sin, but dost thou even abuse his love? The riches . The overflowing abundance. Longsuffering . Shown in long bearing with the sinner. Leadeth thee to repentance . The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better nature, give him further opportunity and lead him to repentance.

‏ Romans 2:4

Or despisest thou? Dost thou go further still, and not only expect to escape God's wrath for sin, but dost thou even abuse his love?

The riches. The overflowing abundance.

Longsuffering. Shown in long bearing with the sinner.

Leadeth thee to repentance. The purpose of God's goodness and forbearance is not to encourage sin, but to appeal to man's better nature, give him further opportunity and lead him to repentance.

‏ 2 Corinthians 6:6

2Co 6:4,5 show what Paul suffered at the hands of men. He now tells his manner of life under such persecution.

By pureness. Living a holy life. Chaste.

By knowledge. His knowledge goes hand in hand with purity of life.

By the Holy Ghost. Showing forth the Spirit's influence and power.