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Jeremiah 11:8 · KJV

"Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do; but they did them not."

King James Version

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Passage Context

6Then the LORD said unto me, Proclaim all these words in the cities of Judah, and in the streets of Jerusalem, saying, Hear ye the words of this covenant, and do them.
7For I earnestly protested unto your fathers in the day that I brought them up out of the land of Egypt, even unto this day, rising early and protesting, saying, Obey my voice.
8Yet they obeyed not, nor inclined their ear, but walked every one in the imagination of their evil heart: therefore I will bring upon them all the words of this covenant, which I commanded them to do; but they did them not.
9And the LORD said unto me, A conspiracy is found among the men of Judah, and among the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
10They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does disobedience manifest in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to listen to God's commands?

3

When have you ignored a warning in your life?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how you can align your actions with God's will. Consider daily practices that strengthen your obedience.

relationships

Evaluate how your choices affect those around you. Seek to encourage others to follow God's guidance.

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