How can we ensure our nation acknowledges God, avoiding Jeremiah 10:25's warning? Jeremiah 10:25 Sets the Tone “Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the peoples who do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and destroyed his homeland.” (Jeremiah 10:25) Recognizing the Root Problem • A nation drifts when it forgets “The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof” (Psalm 24:1). • Idolatry and self-reliance replace humble dependence on God (Romans 1:21-25). • Injustice against the vulnerable invites judgment (Isaiah 10:1-2). Keys for a Nation to Acknowledge God • Publicly exalt Scripture—read, teach, and honor it in every sphere (Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Psalm 119:46). • Cultivate corporate repentance—“If My people…turn from their wicked ways” (2 Chronicles 7:14). • Uphold righteous laws—“Righteousness exalts a nation” (Proverbs 14:34). • Protect the family—strong homes pass faith to the next generation (Ephesians 6:1-4; Psalm 78:5-7). • Encourage gospel witness in every vocation (Matthew 5:13-16; Acts 1:8). • Intercede continually for leaders and citizens (1 Timothy 2:1-4). The Role of Leadership • Personal reverence for God (2 Samuel 23:3-4). • Policies that honor life and punish evil (Romans 13:3-4). • Public acknowledgment of God in proclamations and ceremonies (Psalm 2:10-12). The Role of Ordinary Citizens • Live holy, commendable lives (1 Peter 2:12). • Vote and speak for biblical values. • Diligently teach children so “each generation might set its hope in God” (Psalm 78:7). Blessings of a God-Acknowledging Nation • “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (Psalm 33:12). • Social stability and justice (Proverbs 11:11). • Protection and prosperity under God’s favor (Psalm 144:15). Putting It Into Practice Today • Begin in your own home, church, and workplace. • Model repentance, speak truth with grace, refuse compromise. • Unite with believers in ongoing intercession and civic engagement. By consistently acknowledging the Lord and calling on His name, a people move from the threat of Jeremiah 10:25 to the blessing promised throughout Scripture. |
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