Jeremiah 5
-The prophet is told to go to and
fro through the city of Jerusalem to observe and take note of anyone who does
justice or seeks truth. If that person can be found, God promises to pardon
them (Jeremiah 5:1). The fact of the matter is that they have gone completely
corrupt and lies and deceit are all they are about as we read through the
passage. Even in correction they have neglected the LORD and His righteous
ways. They abused the rights of the poor (Jeremiah 5:4, 28), committed adultery
(Jeremiah 5:7-9), pretended that God would bless their sin (Jeremiah 5:11-12),
falsely prophesied (Jeremiah 5:13), have no fear of the LORD (Jeremiah 5:22,
24), have a stubborn and rebellious heart (Jeremiah 5:23) have become great and
rich and fat excelling in deeds of wickedness (Jeremiah 5:26-28), and have
priests that rule on their own authority (Jeremiah 5:31). For all these
despicable things the LORD declares judgment from the foreign devourer who will
be allowed to ravage their land, although not as to a complete destruction
(Jeremiah 5:10, 14-19, 29-31). The people have loved iniquity and will reap the
consequences of their actions (Jeremiah 5:31).
-*Application* In the same light,
who are we in America to continually thumb our nose at God and pretend that He
is not righteous, holding us accountable for all the sin and deceit that we
practice. Today the call is for national repentance and humbling before the
LORD God Almighty. He will not tolerate our iniquity forever. Turn to Him and
do not harden your heart, ears, and eyes (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Verse to Memorize: Jeremiah 5:31
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