What other scriptures warn against ignoring God's covenant, similar to Jeremiah 2:34? Living in Covenant Loyalty—Why It Matters • God designs covenant as a binding, relational pledge. • When His people ignore it, He warns, disciplines, and calls them back. • Jeremiah 2:34 spotlights Judah’s blood-stained rebellion; the following passages echo the same warning. Old-Testament Wake-Up Calls “So that there may not be among you a man or woman…whose heart turns away today from the LORD our God… The LORD will never be willing to forgive him; His wrath and zeal will burn against that man.” • Deuteronomy 30:17-18—turning hearts away brings “surely perish.” • Leviticus 26:14-17—if they break the covenant, “I will set My face against you.” • Joshua 23:16—“When you transgress the covenant of the LORD your God…then the anger of the LORD will burn against you.” • 2 Chronicles 24:20—“Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.” • Psalm 78:10—“They failed to keep God’s covenant and refused to live by His law.” • Isaiah 24:5—“They have broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore a curse consumes the earth.” • Ezekiel 16:59—“I will deal with you as you deserve, because you have despised the oath by breaking the covenant.” • Hosea 6:7—“Like Adam, they transgressed the covenant; there they were unfaithful to Me.” • Malachi 2:8—“You have turned from the way and caused many to stumble by your instruction; you have violated the covenant.” New-Testament Reinforcement • Hebrews 2:2-3—“Every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment. How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?” • Hebrews 10:28-29—“Anyone who rejected the law of Moses died without mercy… How much more severe a punishment do you think will he deserve who has trampled the Son of God?” • 1 Corinthians 11:27-30—treating the Lord’s Supper lightly results in judgment, sickness, even death. • Revelation 2:4-5—Ephesus warned: “Remember how far you have fallen! Repent… or I will come and remove your lampstand.” Key Takeaways for Heart Application • God’s covenant warnings are consistent from Genesis to Revelation. • Disregard invites discipline; obedience secures blessing and fellowship. • Our response reveals whether we treasure or trivialize His grace. |
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