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Jeremiah 13:23 · KJV

"Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil."

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Passage Context

21What wilt thou say when he shall punish thee? for thou hast taught them to be captains, and as chief over thee: shall not sorrows take thee, as a woman in travail?
22And if thou say in thine heart, Wherefore come these things upon me? For the greatness of thine iniquity are thy skirts discovered, and thy heels made bare.
23Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? then may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil.
24Therefore will I scatter them as the stubble that passeth away by the wind of the wilderness.
25This is thy lot, the portion of thy measures from me, saith the LORD; because thou hast forgotten me, and trusted in falsehood.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to change your habits?

2

How do you perceive the struggle between good and evil in your life?

3

When have you felt unable to change despite wanting to?

Life Application

transformation

Identify a negative habit and take small steps to change it. Seek support from others in your journey.

personal growth

Reflect on past changes you've made and how they have positively impacted your life.

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