SCRIPTURE
COMMENT
Israel has played the whore and has forsaken God. As a result, they must face the consequences.
But MY God is a God of love! He would not punish or withhold His mercy! (Many would say)
Yeah, right. What good parent would discipline a child? Love does not mean giving you what you want. In fact, that is more likely the opposite of love. Those who speak in such a way basically prove that they do not really know God.
Israel has been in full-out rebellion or rejection of God. God in turn is removing His mercy, that they might repent. This is not a one-step process. Israel at first gives lip service to God, but does not have a truly repentant heart. God sees through this. The retribution is severe! I would not wish the events on this chapter on anyone. Perhaps chapter 10 will bring a better message!
No comments:
Post a Comment