Hosea 7:10 And the pride of Israel testifies to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this. 1. God expects we should turn upon affliction. 2. Afflictions, if not sanctified, will never turn the heart. 3. It is a great aggravation of men's sins not to turn under afflictions. 4. Though afflictions may work repentance, yet such repentance is seldom true; it will not often sustain the trial. 5. True repentance is rather a seeking of God's face than our own case from afflictions. (Jeremiah Burroughs.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this. |
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