Jeremiah 6
-This chapter deals with the
impending doom coming upon Judah and Jerusalem and why it is all happening. It
is a pouring out of the LORD’s wrath as He gets to the point of taking action
after being patient and longsuffering with His people for too long (Jeremiah
6:9, 11-12, 19, 21, 30). Their waywardness destroys them with a great
destruction from the north (Jeremiah 6:1, 22-26). Zion will be cut off and woe
is declared on her, the comely and dainty one (Jeremiah 6:2-5). She is cut down
for many reasons that the prophet lists. In her midst is only oppression (def.-
unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power, a weighing down in body or
mind, related to depression, Jeremiah 6:6). She keeps wickedness fresh like a
well-spring. Violence and destruction are heard in her, sickness and wounds
ever before the LORD (Jeremiah 6:7). She is unresponsive to the LORD’s
corrective action and has closed ears rejecting the word of the LORD (Jeremiah
6:10, 29). They are all greedy for gain and heal people superficially saying,
“’Peace, peace,’ but there is no peace (Jeremiah 6:13-14).” She has no shame
and doesn’t even know how to blush being brazen and bold in her sin (Jeremiah
6:15). She has abandoned the ancient path and ways of righteousness as to walk
in its goodness abiding in its truth (Jeremiah 6:16). She offers unacceptable
sacrifices and burnt offerings because her heart is not right (Jeremiah 6:20).
She is altogether stubbornly rebellious and goes about gossiping in corruption
(Jeremiah 6:28).
-*Application* It is a foolish
thing to keep on rejecting the LORD warnings and corrections. Pay attention to
the things He is showing you in goodness and righteousness. Don’t be consumed
by a culture that is destined for hell and God’s wrath. Turn to Him before His
patience and longsuffering runs out on you personally.
Verse to Memorize: Jeremiah 6:13-14, 16
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