Key Verse:
"But this thing commandedI them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be yourGod, and ye shall be my people... But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear,but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward" (Jeremiah 7:23,24).
Text: -JEREMIAH 7:17-34
King Solomon, in his
repository of wisdom, remarked: "He, that being often reproved
hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without
remedy" (Proverbs 29:1). Read more
This was the situation of the children of
Israel at this time as stated in the text today. They had blatantly and
completely turned away from the commandment of God. They gave themselves
to the worship of idols and did a lot of abominable things in the sight
of the Lord. Here, they were in captivity in Babylon but showed no sins
and rebellion that led them to signs of repentance from the captivity.
Instead, they grew worse in idolatry and wickedness against God. They
ignored the avalanche of warnings from several prophets concerning the
looming judgment of God upon them.
Surprisingly, even in their moribund spiritual condition, they never
ceased to offer sacrifices unto God. But of course, such sacrifices were
an abomination unto Him because He was more interested in their simple
obedience to His commandments than mere ritual observance of abominable
sacrifices (Jeremiah 7:21-23).
Today, like the children of Israel, many still take God for granted and
make jest of His ministers. The word of God has become a tired echo in
their ears even though they attend Sunday Services in their various
assemblies. These are the days when comedians and worldly musicians are
invited for entertainment during worship services.
God's standards are ever the same. "Nevertheless the foundation of God
standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are His.
And, Let everyone that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity"
(2 Timothy 2:19). If you continue
to spurn the warnings of God through His
servants, then you may never escape eternal
punishment in hell. You can be set free from
the bondage of sin and rebellion through the
grace that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Thought for the day: To obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
Bible Reading in one Year: LUKE 7 - 8
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