"'But my people have stubborn and rebellious hearts.
They have turned away and abandoned me.
They do not say from the heart,
"Let us live in awe of the LORD our God,
for he gives us rain each spring and fall,
assuring us of a harvest when the time is right."
Your wickedness has deprived you of these wonderful blessings.
Your sin has robbed you of all these good things.
Among my people are wicked men
who lie in wait for victims like a hunter hiding in a blind.
They continually set traps
to catch people.'"
They have turned away and abandoned me.
They do not say from the heart,
"Let us live in awe of the LORD our God,
for he gives us rain each spring and fall,
assuring us of a harvest when the time is right."
Your wickedness has deprived you of these wonderful blessings.
Your sin has robbed you of all these good things.
Among my people are wicked men
who lie in wait for victims like a hunter hiding in a blind.
They continually set traps
to catch people.'"
Sin robs us of good things. Certainly our own sin robs us of blessings, but the sin of others also does so. We all affect and are affected by other people. So, if you're suffering, if bad things rather than good things characterize your life, take some time to prayerfully ask God why. Is there any sin you are committing? Any area you are trusting self rather than God (which amounts to idolatry)? Ask God to show you your heart. Is your suffering because of other people's sin? What can you do to remove yourself from the bad influences?
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