By His patience, the Father allows time for repentance. He extends the time, and holds back His chastising hand in hopes that He will never need to purify by a total Judgment. But what is happening?
Does mankind repent and turn away from selfish desires? Does it harken to the Day of the Lord and set right its paths? On the contrary, the Father is cast out and His Kingdom rejected. His word set aside and His lights put out. His final chance lies with the Woman. Will she succeed?