The Kindness of God

"Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance" (Romans 2:4)? God's kindness, forbearance, and patience in not punishing our sin immediately is intended to reveal the marvel of His mercy and move us to repentance (turning from sin and self in genuine sorrow to trust in the Savior).