Ezekiel 16-17
The Lord speaks of how He brought Israel up from its humble beginnings, of how He made her a queen, lavishing gifts of luxury, making her the most beautiful of all nations, honored by all, looked upon with envy and awe. Yet, she used her beauty in rebellion to the Lord. She prostituted herself with the gods of the nations, those that were not really the sovereign Lord. Instead of being grateful for all that He had done, she scorned His love and mercy, turning away and seeking out other lovers, embracing their ways, while rejecting the ways of Jehovah. Their unfaithfulness must have cut Him to the quick. He was heartbroken, because His bride essentially rejected His blessings and honor. I wonder, is He heartbroken when we Christians reject His teachings, embracing the latest philosophical views and scientific theories?
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