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Jeremiah 22:21 · KJV

"I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice."

King James Version

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Passage Context

19He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.
20Go up to Lebanon, and cry; and lift up thy voice in Bashan, and cry from the passages: for all thy lovers are destroyed.
21I spake unto thee in thy prosperity; but thou saidst, I will not hear. This hath been thy manner from thy youth, that thou obeyedst not my voice.
22The wind shall eat up all thy pastors, and thy lovers shall go into captivity: surely then shalt thou be ashamed and confounded for all thy wickedness.
23O inhabitant of Lebanon, that makest thy nest in the cedars, how gracious shalt thou be when pangs come upon thee, the pain as of a woman in travail!

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to guidance or advice?

2

What does it mean for you to 'not hear' God?

3

When have you ignored wise counsel in your life?

Life Application

listening

Practice active listening in your relationships, especially to those who offer constructive feedback.

spiritual growth

Create space in your life for prayer and reflection to better hear God's voice.

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