Jeremiah 41-45
One cannot help but be amazed as the flagrant rebellion toward the Lord that the people of Judah commit in Egypt. To boldly tell His prophet that they will not listen to the word of God, but will instead, offer up incense to the Queen of Heaven! Were they confused? Had they not paid attention to all that God had already done? As I read about these wayward people, I can’t help but think about many today who attempt to mold God into their own image or ideals. I have often heard rebellious people refer to God as “she” when the Lord is never referenced in anything but the male gender. A fairly recent book that made the best seller list and was recommended by many Christians, The Shack, offered various images of God. Although an enjoyable read, I found it quite disturbing that the author was promoting the idea that God is found in all the world religions. In other words, it doesn’t make any difference what religion you follow, just so long as you have a faith. This is what the people of Judah were telling Jeremiah, and the Lord flatly condemned them for this view. We must always beware popular thought that conflicts with God’s clear word.
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