In this chapter, the sin of God's people is put in the strongest
possible light. The figure used may be even said to be a coarse one,
but man's sin is itself a coarse thing. The thoughts suggested in this
chapter are not what the delicate might desire; but then there is no
delicacy in sin.
Jeremiah... [ Continue Reading ]
Let us read part of the 3 rd chapter of Jeremiah where God brings a
solemn accusation against the two nations of Israel and Judah because
they forsook the living God, and went after idols neglected his pure
and holy worship, and followed after the abominable rites of the
heathen.
Jeremiah 3:6. _The... [ Continue Reading ]
Jeremiah 3:12. _Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say,
Return, thou backsliding Israel, saith the LORD; and I will not cause
mine anger to fall upon you: for I am merciful, saith the LORD, and I
will not keep anger for ever. Only acknowledge thine iniquity, that
thou hast transgresse... [ Continue Reading ]