What actions lead to God's wrath as described in Jeremiah 10:25? Context of Jeremiah 10:25 “Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, and on the kingdoms that do not call on Your name. For they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed him and laid waste his homeland.” Actions That Trigger God’s Wrath in the Verse • Refusing to acknowledge (literally “know”) the LORD • Neglecting to call on His name—no worship, no dependence, no prayer • Devouring Jacob—aggressive hostility toward God’s covenant people • Consuming and destroying—systematic oppression, exploitation, violence • Laying waste the homeland—stripping the land God promised, erasing its fruitfulness Why These Actions Matter • Ignoring God rejects His rightful rule (Romans 1:18-21). • Failing to call on Him denies the relationship He offers (Joel 2:32). • Harming His people strikes at “the apple of His eye” (Zechariah 2:8). • Ravaging the land despises His provision (Leviticus 26:32-33). Echoes Throughout Scripture • Psalm 79:6-7 parallels Jeremiah’s plea almost word-for-word. • “He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). • Genesis 12:3—those who curse Abraham’s line are themselves cursed. • Deuteronomy 32:43—“He will avenge the blood of His servants.” • Revelation 16:6—wrath falls on those who “shed the blood of saints and prophets.” The Heart Issues Behind the Actions • Idolatry: replacing God with self-made gods (Jeremiah 10:3-5). • Pride: presuming autonomy instead of humble submission (Jeremiah 10:23). • Violence: using power to exploit rather than protect (Isaiah 10:1-2). Living the Lesson Today • Cultivate an active acknowledgment of God—daily, thoughtful recognition of His authority. • Call on His name—consistent prayer and worship guard against drift. • Stand with God’s people—support, not exploit, fellow believers and the vulnerable. • Steward His gifts—treat land, resources, and community as sacred trusts. |
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