Thus says the Lord: What injustice have your fathers found in Me, that they have gone far from Me, have followed idols, and have become idolaters? Jeremiah 2:5 Finding fault in another person is often very easy to do. People look at others closely and see things that they have done wrong and accuse them.... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 2:5 Finding Fault
This is what the Lord says: "What fault did your ancestors find in me, that they strayed so far from me? They followed worthless idols and became worthless themselves." Jeremiah 2:5 It is easy for a person to find faults in another person. They can see directly at a person and watch closely seeing what... Continue Reading →
1 Kings 16:26 Raising God’s Anger
He followed completely the ways of Jeroboam son of Nebat, committing the same sin Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit, so that they aroused the anger of the LORD, the God of Israel, by their worthless idols. 1 Kings 16:26 Getting someone angry is not very difficult to do. All one has to do is... Continue Reading →
Judges 2:19 Following In Action, Not In Heart
But when the judge died, the people returned to ways even more corrupt than those of their ancestors, following other gods and serving and worshipping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways. Judges 2:19 It is very common for people to follow the rules when the boss or some authority... Continue Reading →
Jeremiah 5:7 Why Should God Forgive You?
"Why should I forgive you? Your children have forsaken me and sworn by gods that are not gods. I supplied all their needs, yet they committed adultery and thronged to the houses of prostitutes." Jeremiah 5:7 Some of the people of Israel were crying out to God for forgiveness and mercy as He was pouring... Continue Reading →