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Hosea 6:4 · KJV

"O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.
3Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.
4O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.
5Therefore have I hewed them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth: and thy judgments are as the light that goeth forth.
6For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for your goodness to be fleeting?

2

How do you maintain consistency in your faith?

3

When have you felt that your commitment to God was temporary?

Life Application

faithfulness

Strive to cultivate a consistent and deep relationship with God that goes beyond fleeting moments.

commitment

Identify areas in your life where you can be more steadfast in your faith.

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