Bible Chapter: Jeremiah 5 & 6

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Was there anyone left in Jerusalem who would seek God’s truth? It didn’t appear that there was. Instead, they were not paying attention to God and seemed determined not to repent. I was reading these chapters in the New Living Translation and came across a verse that said God’s prophets are all windbags and don’t really speak for Him. The way that was expressed really spoke to me. There are people who should know better and who are responsible before God to speak the truth, and yet they are only making noise. The result of all of this is judgment. Then the people will ask why God did all of this to them. God told Jeremiah to reply it was because they had rejected God and given themselves over to foreign gods. They had become foolish and senseless people that could not see or hear God’s truths, and did not respect God or tremble in His presence. God described them as stubborn and rebellious people who had abandoned Him. Unfortunately they were not ashamed of their disgusting actions.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    God challenged the people to stop at the crossroads and look around. They were to seek the old, godly ways and travel in that path. Then they would find rest for their souls. God said He had posted watchman over them to give the sound of alarm to protect the people. But they replied that they would not pay attention. It is not because the way is old, but because it is God’s way, that I must follow God’s path in life. His path is always the best way.

3.  How can I help someone?
    We see here God’s challenge to people to feel shame for sin and to come to repentance. This has become an old concept that, unfortunately, so many modern people do not understand. Sinful actions should bring a feeling of shame and a need to repent.  The shame of sin is not just to make people feel bad.  It is to get their attention and lead them back to a right relationship with God.