Upon this rock (33): My people love to have it so
Don Doezema expounds Jeremiah 5:29-31 and 23:11, examining the phenomenon of false prophecy in ancient Jerusalem and drawing on Calvin's commentary to expose the profanation of God's sanctuary. The article applies this biblical warning to the contemporary danger of God's people being deceived by false teaching and comforting lies, challenging readers to discern truth from spiritual deception.
Previous article in this series: May 1, 2018, p. 346. Shall I not visit for these things? saith the Lord; shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this? A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so. Jeremiah 5:29-31 Indeed, "wonderful," that is, "astonishing"! "For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house I have found their wickedness, saith the Lord"...
Full article available on sb.rfpa.org
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