The results of worshipping false gods... It is not good.... I just don't get it. God had delivered the people time and time again. One would think the Exodus from Egypt would be enough. He has blessed them abundantly. Yet, the people turn from Him. The kings he has chosen for the people turn them away from Him. Should they not be rejoicing in the God who saved them and saves them from themselves?
Should not we set aside our false gods and give thanks daily, minutely, to God for all that He has done; for sending his Son, our Saviour, that we might be reconciled to God, our Father? I don't get it. How can our hearts be so hard? Our minds so stubborn, that we could turn our backs on one who loves us so much?
Oh, I just remembered how! We are sinners, through and through! I just remembered the multitudes of homes and families where love is one-sided. Where one person will give their all to love and serve their children or spouses or parents and that love is not returned. Rather they are neglected or abused instead. The love they so desire is given to others - those who do not love them in return. So, it seems it is with God. Loving us so deeply that He would give His owns Son that we might live in a loving relationship with him.
"...God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Rom 5:8
Yet, He does not receive our love in return. The love and faithfulness that belong to Him is given to other gods.
Should not we set aside our false gods and give thanks daily, minutely, to God for all that He has done; for sending his Son, our Saviour, that we might be reconciled to God, our Father? I don't get it. How can our hearts be so hard? Our minds so stubborn, that we could turn our backs on one who loves us so much?
Oh, I just remembered how! We are sinners, through and through! I just remembered the multitudes of homes and families where love is one-sided. Where one person will give their all to love and serve their children or spouses or parents and that love is not returned. Rather they are neglected or abused instead. The love they so desire is given to others - those who do not love them in return. So, it seems it is with God. Loving us so deeply that He would give His owns Son that we might live in a loving relationship with him.
"...God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Rom 5:8
Yet, He does not receive our love in return. The love and faithfulness that belong to Him is given to other gods.
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