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Jeremiah 7:22 · KJV

"For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

20Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, mine anger and my fury shall be poured out upon this place, upon man, and upon beast, and upon the trees of the field, and upon the fruit of the ground; and it shall burn, and shall not be quenched.
21Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Put your burnt offerings unto your sacrifices, and eat flesh.
22For I spake not unto your fathers, nor commanded them in the day that I brought them out of the land of Egypt, concerning burnt offerings or sacrifices:
23But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: and walk ye in all the ways that I have commanded you, that it may be well unto you.
24But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear, but walked in the counsels and in the imagination of their evil heart, and went backward, and not forward.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does this verse challenge your understanding of worship?

2

What does it mean for you to obey God's commands?

3

When have you prioritized rituals over a relationship with God?

Life Application

worship

Consider how you can deepen your worship beyond rituals. Reflect on your personal relationship with God.

obedience

Identify one area in your life where you can demonstrate obedience to God’s commands more fully.

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