Jeremiah 23:34 · KJV
"And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 23:34 mean? →Passage Context
32Behold, I am against them that prophesy false dreams, saith the LORD, and do tell them, and cause my people to err by their lies, and by their lightness; yet I sent them not, nor commanded them: therefore they shall not profit this people at all, saith the LORD.
33And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What is the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.
34And as for the prophet, and the priest, and the people, that shall say, The burden of the LORD, I will even punish that man and his house.
35Thus shall ye say every one to his neighbour, and every one to his brother, What hath the LORD answered? and, What hath the LORD spoken?
36And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man's word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you view the responsibility of speaking on behalf of God?
2
What does it mean for you to bear the burden of truth?
3
When have you felt the weight of responsibility in your words?
Life Application
leadership
Lead with integrity and be mindful of the impact of your words.
faith
Take seriously the call to speak truthfully about your faith.
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