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Jeremiah 5:27 ยท KJV

"As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich."

King James Version

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Passage Context

25Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you.
26For among my people are found wicked men: they lay wait, as he that setteth snares; they set a trap, they catch men.
27As a cage is full of birds, so are their houses full of deceit: therefore they are become great, and waxen rich.
28They are waxen fat, they shine: yea, they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge.
29Shall I not visit for these things? saith the LORD: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you recognize deceit in your life?

2

What steps can you take to ensure honesty in your dealings?

3

When have you felt the consequences of deceit?

Life Application

integrity

Strive to be transparent in your relationships and decisions. Reflect on areas where you might be tempted to deceive.

community

Encourage open communication within your community to build trust and honesty.

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