Asking BUT not Obeying

Jeremiah 42 & 43

Inspired thots

The remnant sought the word of God and proclaimed to obey regardless of how it may sound. But when they did get the word, which was not favorable, they did not obey.

1) Empty promises. The people declared that they would obey God through hearing His word but did not. They were already bent on receiving only good bearings. Hence, they rejected unfavorable instructions.

2) Self reign. The people had already decided on what to do. They would only go with favorable instructions. They still want to be their own man and not a people after God.

3) Pretense. The people pretended that they are keen to follow God and to know Him. But they have their own hidden agenda and would not divert from their own foolishness which they deem more favorable. They were taking a risk.