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Hosea 7:6 · KJV

"For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the morning it burneth as a flaming fire."

King James Version

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Passage Context

4They are all adulterers, as an oven heated by the baker, who ceaseth from raising after he hath kneaded the dough, until it be leavened.
5In the day of our king the princes have made him sick with bottles of wine; he stretched out his hand with scorners.
6For they have made ready their heart like an oven, whiles they lie in wait: their baker sleepeth all the night; in the morning it burneth as a flaming fire.
7They are all hot as an oven, and have devoured their judges; all their kings are fallen: there is none among them that calleth unto me.
8Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned.

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Reflection Questions

1

What hidden intentions might you have that need to be addressed?

2

How do you prepare your heart for God's guidance?

3

When have you noticed the consequences of unaddressed issues in your life?

Life Application

self-examination

Take time to reflect on your motivations and ensure they align with God's will.

preparation

Set aside time for prayer and meditation to prepare your heart for God's direction.

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