My Book About God — Page 50
50 with forgiveness. As such, they think that they present a better and more attractive image of God. This is not true. God, Who exercises love without balance and discipline, would be more like a sentimental mother who inadvert- ently encourages her child to become corrupt and cruel by being excessively kind to the child. It is not just kind- ness; it is the wisdom of God which keeps His attributes in balance and creates a perfect image of beauty. God always looks at our actions in a comprehensive way. We humans cannot comprehend the implications of our sins or crimes. Only God is in a right position to judge our actions and punish or forgive if He so desires, in the most equitable way, as He alone is aware of the intentions and circumstances which have led a person to commit a crime or sin.