During the time of the Old Testament kings, there was much “turning away from following the Lord” (2 Chronicles 25:27).
In such times as these, we need to be encouraged to go on with the
Lord: “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be
strong. Do everything in love” (1 Corinthians16:13-14).
The warnings from previous generations, together with the call to
follow the Lord, are written for people of every generation: “Let this
be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may
praise the Lord” (Psalm 102:18).
" ... Will you ... come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, We are safe" - safe to do all these detestable things? Has this house, which bears My Name become a den of robbers to you? But I have been watching! declares the Lord" (Jeremiah 7:8-11). “God demands a conversion of the mind and heart as the basis of peace and security (cf. Is 26:3), not the superstitious veneration of a stone building or a traditionally sacred site” ( R K Harrison , Jeremiah ).
Comments
Post a Comment