Jeremiah 2:11 Worthless Idols
The Book of Jeremiah is for and about Israel. It was written for them at that time. It is also something we can read today and learn from and apply to our lives.
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Jeremiah 2:11 New Living Translation (NLT)
11 Has any nation ever traded its gods for new ones,
even though they are not gods at all?
Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God
for worthless idols!
-- New Living Translation (NLT)
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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Journaling Questions to Pray About, Ponder, and Answer:
What gods and idols have those in the U.S. followed personally and collectively? Why? How?
Something to remember. Lip service proves nothing. Our actions prove more of our loyalties. However, it is our hearts that prove our loyalties the most. What and who do we treasure?
How have we acted personally and collectively regarding Jeremiah 2:11?
How do our lives prove we follow God and live the Bible personally and collectively?
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