They did not Repent
The word "repent" means to have a change of mind that leads to a change in behavior. It doesn't just mean to feel sorry for something we have done or said. It means to stop doing the wrong thing, make a U-turn, and start doing the right thing. Without a lifestyle change there hasn't really been any repentance. So, what does it take for you to decide to repent and change from doing wrong to doing right? It takes a lot for some of us, but we should all be ready to repent when God shows us we need to repent. During the tribulation time, 7 years of terrible plagues and death on the earth, there will be one terrible plague after another to try to get the people to turn to God. (Revelation 9:18, 20) One time it will be 3 plagues of fire and smoke and brimstone. Those 3 plagues will kill one third of mankind. Just imagine one out of every 3 people dying in a short time. Still, the rest of the people who do not die will not repent of worshiping demons and idols, which can ne...