Then they said, “Come, let us make plots against Jeremiah, for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, let us strike him with the tongue, and let us not pay attention to any of his words.” Jeremiah 18:18 – Jeremiah’s message to Judah was plainly clear, destruction was to come as a result of their perpetual sin. Yet what we see throughout these chapters is that Jeremiah wasn’t the only voice speaking to the people of Judah. False priests were teaching false laws, false wise men were given unwise words, and false prophets were giving false prophecies. In fact many of the “false” individuals were speaking, and their message was contrary to that of Jeremiah. God said destruction was to come, these false individuals said peace was coming. They said that the people could continue in their sinful lifestyle for no harm was coming their way, that everything Jeremiah was saying was untrue and worthless to listen to. In the sea of voices saying one thing, Jeremiah’s words were clanging cymbals in the ears of his listeners that they just wanted stopped. I wish this wasn’t the story of our culture today, but it is far too similar. The world has so many “false individuals” giving false messages that are so appealing to the lost world, even to us believers. Our role though is to speak the message of scripture, even though it is so contrary to many of these false, appealing messages being given. Why? Is it just to ruin the fun the world is having? No, the aim is to open their eyes to the coming pain along that path and the freedom that can be found by following Jesus. Our words of “turn from your sin” to will be like clanging cymbals many will just want to shut up, but such words bring life to those willing to embrace them. Keep sharing the truth, for this world needs the truth of the Gospel. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3247
Question To Ponder: What is an example of a “false” voice that is speaking to the world today?
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