Every rejection makes a man more obdurate. Every rejection increases
criminality, and therefore increases punishment. Every rejection brings
the punishment nearer.
The increased severity of the message comes from love.
Oh, think of the infinite 'treasures of darkness' which God has in
reserve, and let the words of warning lead you to Jesus, that you may
only hear and never experience the judgments of which they warn. Give
Christ the roll of judgment and He will destroy it, nailing it to His
cross, and instead of it will give you a book full of blessing.