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Jeremiah 23:15 · KJV

"Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land."

King James Version

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Passage Context

13And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria; they prophesied in Baal, and caused my people Israel to err.
14I have seen also in the prophets of Jerusalem an horrible thing: they commit adultery, and walk in lies: they strengthen also the hands of evildoers, that none doth return from his wickedness: they are all of them unto me as Sodom, and the inhabitants thereof as Gomorrah.
15Therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts concerning the prophets; Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, and make them drink the water of gall: for from the prophets of Jerusalem is profaneness gone forth into all the land.
16Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
17They say still unto them that despise me, The LORD hath said, Ye shall have peace; and they say unto every one that walketh after the imagination of his own heart, No evil shall come upon you.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you react to the idea of divine judgment?

2

What does it mean for you to be accountable for your actions?

3

When have you experienced the consequences of poor choices?

Life Application

accountability

Recognize the importance of accountability in your spiritual journey and seek guidance from trusted mentors.

self-examination

Regularly examine your actions and their alignment with God's will.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem, Israel today)

Jerusalem was the focal point of Jewish worship and the site of many prophetic messages, especially during times of crisis.

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