DAILY TEXT, Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Jehovah does not want anyone to be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:9).

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Jehovah does not want anyone to be destroyed (2 Pet. 3:9).

Jehovah tells us how he feels when he executes his judgment on someone (Ezek. 33:11). He never destroys someone forever unless there are compelling reasons to do so. He is full of mercy and demonstrates this quality whenever possible.

Which individuals do we know will not be resurrected? The Bible mentions only a few. For example, Jesus indicated that Judas Iscariot will not be resurrected (Mark 14:21; see also John 17:12 and the study note). Judas knew perfectly well what he was doing when he acted against Jehovah and his Son (see Mark 3:29 and the study notes). Jesus also said that some of the religious leaders who had opposed him would not be resurrected (Matthew 23:33; see John 19:11 and the study note “of man”). And the apostle Paul warned that unrepentant apostates would not be resurrected (Hebrews 6:4-8; 10:29). w24.05 4 pars. 10, 11

What do we know about Jehovah's mercy? Give an example.

Now, as we have seen, Jehovah is full of mercy and “does not want anyone to be destroyed.” How did he show mercy to some who committed serious sins? King David committed adultery and murder, which were very serious sins, but he repented, and Jehovah showed him mercy and forgave him (2 Sam. 12:1-13). King Manasseh did terrible things for much of his life. Despite this king’s great wickedness, Jehovah showed him mercy and forgave him because he repented sincerely (2 Chron. 33:9-16). These examples remind us that Jehovah shows mercy whenever he finds a reason to do so. He will resurrect David and Manasseh because they realized they had committed terrible sins and repented.

Why did Jehovah show mercy to the inhabitants of Nineveh?

We also know that Jehovah was merciful to the inhabitants of Nineveh. God told Jonah: “I have noticed your wickedness.” But when they repented of their sins, Jehovah was kind and forgave them. He showed far more mercy than Jonah. In fact, when the prophet became angry, God had to remind him that those people did not even know “the difference between right and wrong” (Jonah 1:1, 2; 3:10; 4:9-11).

What did Jesus say later about the inhabitants of Nineveh?

Later, Jesus used the example of the repentant inhabitants of Nineveh to highlight Jehovah’s justice and mercy. He said that they would stand up “in the judgment” (Matt. 12:41).

What opportunity will the Ninevites have during the “resurrection of judgment”?

In what “judgment” would the inhabitants of Nineveh rise? Jesus spoke of “a resurrection of judgment,” which would occur in the future (John 5:29). He was referring to his Thousand Year Reign, when there will be “a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous” (Acts 24:15). For the unrighteous, it will be “a resurrection of judgment” because Jehovah and Jesus will observe them to see if they obey and apply what they learn. If a Ninevite is resurrected but refuses to worship Jehovah, his judgment will end in a death sentence (Isaiah 65:20). But if he chooses to be faithful to Jehovah, the judgment will be favorable, and he will have the opportunity to live forever (Daniel 12:2).

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