Verse 6
God has cursed sin (cf. Genesis 3:17-19), so when people sin they set His curse to work, and it devours the earth.
"Countries do not have sins, but people do. And countries suffer as a consequence of the guilt of their peoples." [Note: Watts, p. 317.]
Those who sin are guilty before God and suffer the judgment due them. This is part of His covenant relationship with humankind (Genesis 2:17; cf. Deuteronomy 27-28). The only reason all do not perish is that God graciously extends mercy to some (cf. Noah). A remnant of believers will survive the Tribulation.
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