• Ecclesiastes 8:11-13
    Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Though a sinner does evil a hundred times, and his days are prolonged, yet I surely know that it will be well with those who fear God, who fear before Him. But it will not be well with the wicked; nor will he prolong his days, which are as a shadow, because he does not fear before God.
     
  • Matthew 24:48-51
    But if that evil servant says in his heart, "My master is delaying his coming," and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of, and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
     
  • Exodus 32:1
    Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, "Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him."
     
  • 2 Peter 3:3-4
    knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation."
     
  • Exodus 32:6
    Then they rose early on the next day, offered burnt offerings, and brought peace offerings; and the people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.
     
  • Psalm 50:21
    These things you have done, and I kept silent;
    You thought that I was altogether like you;
    But I will rebuke you,
    And set them in order before your eyes.
     
  • Matthew 25:2-5
    Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Delay, Effects of


Resources

Why Is Hope Delayed?

CGG Weekly by John W. Ritenbaugh

It may sound impossible, but we can have hope in the face of the monumental problems facing, not just the United States, but also the entire world.


In What Way Have We Wearied Him?

CGG Weekly by Martin G. Collins

Hardly anyone is willing to take responsibility for his actions. Are people innocent when leaders lead them astray? Can we rightly blame others for our actions?


Where Is the Promise of His Coming?

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

As this world keeps on turning, more people become skeptical about the return of Jesus. The Bible, however, insists that He will come again and quickly.


Parable of the Faithful and Evil Servants

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Jesus teaches His disciples to be ready at all times for His return. We show how well prepared we are by the quality of our service to the brethren.


Time to Repent (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

God is always working for salvation. He creates situations and events—from smitten consciences to large-scale calamities—to lead us to the right path.


Time to Repent (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

More time to change does not always lead to more repentance. It may actually increase the danger that we will adjust to the sin and think it acceptable.


Malachi's Appeal to Backsliders (Part Four)

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

At the end of Malachi, the priests make seven feeble queries, questioning God's providence and His faithfulness, asking what good it does to be godly.


Little Compromises

'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid

Scripture chronicles how Solomon's little compromises with God's law sent Israel down an idolatrous road leading to destruction and captivity.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Delay, Effects of