“They are just the poor … they don’t understand the way of the LORD … I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD … However, these also had broken the yoke and torn off the chains.”—Jeremiah 5:4–6 CSB At first, Jeremiah thought...

“An appalling and horrible thing has happened … prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule on their own authority; and My people love it this way! But what will you do when the end comes?”—Jeremiah 5:30–31 NASB The land was filled with false prophets, men...

“They offer superficial treatments for my people’s mortal wound. They give assurances of peace when there is no peace.”—Jeremiah 6:14 NLT People were worried and afraid. There were threats from powerful neighbors, family and economic problems, and widespread...

“This is what the LORD says: ‘I will put obstacles in my people’s path. Fathers and sons will both fall over them.’”—Jeremiah 6:21 NLT God wants the best for His people. He teaches them His ways and gives them His Word. He sends prophets and priests to guide them. He...

“Do not trust in these deceptive words … truly amend your ways and your deeds … Behold, you trust in deceptive words to no avail.”—Jeremiah 7:4–8 ESV As God looked at His people, He could see that many of them were ignoring His Word, acting in ways that were...

“Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”—1 Peter 5:8 NASB Turning your backs on God can happen in so many subtle ways. Feeling the pull of the things of this world, we can find...

“The shepherds have become stupid and have not sought the LORD; therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered.”—Jeremiah 10:21 NASB What does it take to be a good leader? Many would say that key characteristics include intelligence, experience,...