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Jeremiah 17:4 · KJV

"And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn for ever."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2Whilst their children remember their altars and their groves by the green trees upon the high hills.
3O my mountain in the field, I will give thy substance and all thy treasures to the spoil, and thy high places for sin, throughout all thy borders.
4And thou, even thyself, shalt discontinue from thine heritage that I gave thee; and I will cause thee to serve thine enemies in the land which thou knowest not: for ye have kindled a fire in mine anger, which shall burn for ever.
5Thus saith the LORD; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
6For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt land and not inhabited.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the idea of losing your heritage?

2

What does it mean for you to serve your enemies?

3

When have you felt the consequences of your actions?

Life Application

faith

Consider how your actions align with your beliefs. Reflect on the importance of staying true to your values.

heritage

Think about ways you can honor your heritage while also making positive choices.

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