Hell and punishment for sins

I don't believe that God
ever gives up on us
or ever punishes us
for our foolishness.

So I don't believe in the view
of a permanent, punishing hell.

That is not the expression
 of a wise and loving God

  that I could love.

I believe the truth
 is far more merciful than that!

I believe that transgressors,

including ourselves,

are treated with the utmost kindness,
in helping to eradicate our failings

By us experiencing pain
only when we truly need to feel it-
To alert us to our wrongdoing-

A destructive act
for our own souls...
And sometimes
 that of another!

When the destructive nature
 of such actions
is experienced and felt,
I believe we can learn
 and use that as a guide
 moving forward -

And we have gained
 in understanding!