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Jeremiah 3:9 · KJV

"And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks."

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Passage Context

7And I said after she had done all these things, Turn thou unto me. But she returned not. And her treacherous sister Judah saw it.
8And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.
9And it came to pass through the lightness of her whoredom, that she defiled the land, and committed adultery with stones and with stocks.
10And yet for all this her treacherous sister Judah hath not turned unto me with her whole heart, but feignedly, saith the LORD.
11And the LORD said unto me, The backsliding Israel hath justified herself more than treacherous Judah.

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Reflection Questions

1

What idols might you be placing before God?

2

How does acknowledging your shortcomings lead to growth?

3

When have you felt the consequences of turning away from God?

Life Application

faith

Identify and remove distractions that hinder your relationship with God.

self-reflection

Engage in regular self-examination to assess your spiritual health.

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