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2 Chronicles 36:16 · KJV

"But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy."

King James Version

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Passage Context

14Moreover all the chief of the priests, and the people, transgressed very much after all the abominations of the heathen; and polluted the house of the LORD which he had hallowed in Jerusalem.
15And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place:
16But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.
17Therefore he brought upon them the king of the Chaldees, who slew their young men with the sword in the house of their sanctuary, and had no compassion upon young man or maiden, old man, or him that stooped for age: he gave them all into his hand.
18And all the vessels of the house of God, great and small, and the treasures of the house of the LORD, and the treasures of the king, and of his princes; all these he brought to Babylon.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when faced with correction or guidance?

2

What does it mean for you to accept God's truth in your life?

3

When have you ignored advice that you later regretted?

Life Application

humility

Practice humility by being open to feedback and correction from others.

listening

Make an effort to listen to the wisdom of those who care about you.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus often spoke about the rejection of prophets and messengers, reflecting the disdain shown in this verse.

See also: Luke 13:34

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