Why should you be stricken any more? you will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.
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John Chrysostom
AD 407
It shows utter contempt when, even with retributions, [the Israelites] do not become better. But even this is a kind of benefit—to be chastised. For they would have to admit that God not only condemned and rewarded but was also forgiving sinners. And certainly he was coaxing them with rewards and also chastising them with fear of punishments.