[Phoenix Flame]

I can't find anything like that in scripture - if you find it, let me know. Otherwise, I think someone sold you that idea.

The only thing I can say about your comment about God's punishment is what I've already said about Him wanting that all should come to repentance. Contrary to some people's opinion, God is not standing behind/above them with a giant mallot/bat just waiting for them to screw up so He can whack 'em. He's very patient and waiting to forgive people for what they do wrong - but He is also Holy and just. Therefore, it would be a mistake to think that you can go through life doing whatever wrong you felt like thinking that you had time to change later...for we're not guaranteed tomorrow.

I wouldn't want to stand before Almighty God on the day of judgement - either in the next life or when Christ returns - and not have anything to say when/if He asks me 'Why didn't you repent? Depart from me, you who do evil; I never knew you.'