“Sometimes the Lord punishes us for our impure intentions,” David said. “It’s not my place to question his judgment. I can only strive to be better.” “Nathan’s kidnapping was God’s punishment for your own abduction plan?” “I’m sure of it. Nathan was kidnapped, the police are murdering us one by one, the raid on the rest of the community . . .” He shut his eyes. “‘For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.’”
