Sin on a National Level
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See also: Corporate Judgment and Collective Accountability and Judgment.
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- The various forms of judgment mentioned in the psalm (v. 33-42) would be the result of sin on a national level. The various examples of restored blessings would be the result of repentance and turning back to God, on a national level. All this would be understood, because it is exactly what Moses told the people would happen - see, for example, Leviticus 26:1-45 and Deuteronomy 28:1-68.
- Even though there would be individuals who did not commit these sins, the nation as a whole was characterized by them. And since this was a nation-wide issue, the judgment would also be nation-wide.
- On a national (or group) level, Israel rejected the way of life and chose the way of death - iniquity. Therefore they would never be forgiven for this; they would die in judgment.
- On an individual level, forgiveness would be possible if they repented. This would affect their eternal destiny; but in this present life, they would still have to experience the consequences that came because of the group's sins.
Unless otherwise noted, all notes and comments are © by Dennis Hinks.
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