Our God is a good God and He is love, He gives everyone the freedom to choose whether to follow His will or not.
Everybody is allow to make their own choices and decisions, and the decisions and choices they make also makes them.
When we follow God's will, it enables Him to lead us and this gives us the best result.
But if we don't follow His instructions and we do what we want, we are to accept whatever comes with our choices.
The mercy of God has no end, but He desires that we put our trust in Him and allow Him lead us.
When let God guide us, there is this assurance that we are protected, blessed and our lives are in line with His will.
The best way to live a good and purposeful life is deciding to let God lead us.