Jeremiah 5 - Day 655 (link to reading)
Scripture: Jeremiah 5:1-5 Commentary (melissabeaty.com): The people do not want to hear the truth because they lust after ungodly lifestyles. To them, it is easier to sin. Righteous living is a burden, prohibiting one from doing as one will. This is, of course, far from the truth. Righteous living removes that which is cumbersome and detrimental to the soul, thus alleviating many worries and consequences. That is, the only things one gives up to live righteously are the things that in the end will hurt one. The wicked do not desire to live righteously because they do not want to bridal their desires. Choosing sin over self-control, the wicked do not want to hear preaching about the consequences of sin. Instead, they want to hear that their way is acceptable to God and that God will not punish them for their choices. Recognizing this, some religious leaders cease from preaching the truth and only tell the good things about God. They lie to the people to scratch their itching ears, telling them that they are free from the consequences of their sin. God rebukes this line of thought with a simple question: in the end, when one’s life is over, what will it have accomplished? All the lying and pursuing of one’s desires will have done nothing but lead one straight into hell. Application: Sadly, we have leaders today that live in denial and the consequences of their sins affect our nation. Prayer: Lord, fulfill Your promises and change our hearts to know You... Comments are closed.
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