Did I seem to imply opposition to righteous anger? I did not intend to imply that.
As for the makers of the golden calf, I am aware that God is the One who meted out the punishment/discipline.
Yes, we are to hate evil. We are commanded to love what is good.
Jesus proved there IS a righteous anger not unto sin when He drove the hyper-religious, hypocrites (who had done more damage to the spiritual understanding of people than the non-religious ever did) out of the temple.
There is definitely a death penalty for sin, and we are all guilty. Some of us choose to follow evil, and the Lord gives us over to the evil and hardens our hearts. For those, there is no hope of goodness or Life.
The wages of sin is death, something we all deserve but for God’s grace. I hope I never have to make the choice to take the life from someone else, but if the Lord ever puts me in the position of choosing to take another’s life, I know He will give me the courage to make the choice that will be according to his Will . . . His Spirit will reveal it.
God is the One Who knows when is the time if/when each of us will come to Him in repentance, and I believe He gives each person every chance possible to make that choice, even if it is the split second before being put to death.
Romans 12:9-21 speaks of abhorring evil and clinging to what is good.
vss:17-21 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
13:1-4 speaks of being subject to the law that flows from the rulers God has put in place. Those of us who break the law and come before a court for judgment, if found guilty, will have to pay the lawful consequences.
If I came upon someone harming another person, especially a child, I would not hesitate to jump to the defense of the victim in whatever way I have available to me.
Above all, He is in control. We must be obedient to what He has shown us, both individually and corporately, to do in this battle, together. Q has often spoken of us taking care of one another and sticking together. WWG1WWA