Because we are in God’s image, our hearts cry out for justice. When we or people we love are victims of the sins of others, we long to see those sins punished, and at least part of this longing is not sinful, but reflects the holy character of God. Jesus has been entrusted with executing God’s judgment 1. on the earthly Jerusalem for their rejection of God and persecution of the church 2. on nations now for our sins against God 3. and on the world at the final judgment. We are warned to flee from His wrath by fleeing to Him for mercy.