Isaiah 2:6 · KJV

"Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁴And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.

⁵O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.

⁶Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers.

⁷Their land also is full of silver and gold, neither is there any end of their treasures; their land is also full of horses, neither is there any end of their chariots:

⁸Their land also is full of idols; they worship the work of their own hands, that which their own fingers have made:

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse challenge your understanding of faithfulness?

What does it mean for you to forsake your own values?

When have you felt pressure to conform to societal norms?

Life Application

faith

Evaluate your beliefs and practices to ensure they align with your values. Consider how outside influences may be affecting your faith.

relationships

Be mindful of the company you keep and the values they promote. Surround yourself with those who encourage your spiritual growth.

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