Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse," says the LORD. Were they ashamedThe Hebrew word for "ashamed" is "בּוֹשׁ" (bosh), which conveys a deep sense of embarrassment or humiliation. In the context of ancient Israel, shame was a powerful social and spiritual motivator. The rhetorical question here highlights the people's complete lack of moral awareness or repentance. In a conservative Christian perspective, this lack of shame is seen as a sign of a hardened heart, resistant to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. of the abomination they committed?
The term "abomination" is translated from the Hebrew word "תּוֹעֵבָה" (to'evah), which refers to something detestable or loathsome, often associated with idolatry or grave sin. Historically, Israel's abominations included idol worship and breaking covenantal laws. This phrase underscores the gravity of their sin, which was not just a breach of law but an affront to God's holiness. No, they were not at all ashamed
The repetition of the idea of being unashamed emphasizes the depth of their moral decay. The phrase suggests a complete desensitization to sin, a condition where the conscience is seared. From a conservative viewpoint, this reflects a society that has turned away from God's standards, echoing the warnings found throughout Scripture about the dangers of ignoring divine law. they did not even know how to blush
Blushing is a natural human response to shame or embarrassment. The Hebrew root "כָּלַם" (kalam) implies a loss of the ability to feel disgrace. This phrase paints a picture of a people so entrenched in sin that they have lost all sensitivity to it. In a biblical context, this is a dire spiritual condition, indicating a complete departure from God's truth. Therefore they will fall among the fallen
The word "fall" comes from the Hebrew "נָפַל" (naphal), meaning to collapse or be overthrown. This phrase is a prophetic declaration of judgment, indicating that those who persist in sin will share the fate of others who have been judged. It serves as a warning that God's justice is inevitable for those who refuse to repent. when I punish them
The Hebrew word for "punish" is "פָּקַד" (paqad), which can mean to visit, attend to, or reckon with. In this context, it signifies divine retribution. The phrase underscores the certainty of God's judgment, a central theme in conservative theology that emphasizes God's righteousness and the consequences of sin. they will collapse
The imagery of collapse, derived from the Hebrew "כָּשַׁל" (kashal), suggests a sudden and complete downfall. This serves as a metaphor for the inevitable consequences of living in opposition to God's will. It is a call to recognize the fragility of a life built on sin. says the LORD
The phrase "says the LORD" is a translation of the Hebrew "נְאֻם יְהוָה" (ne'um Yahweh), a solemn declaration of divine authority. It affirms that the message is not merely Jeremiah's opinion but a direct pronouncement from God. In conservative Christian thought, this underscores the authority and inerrancy of Scripture, reminding believers of the importance of heeding God's word. Persons / Places / Events 1. JeremiahA prophet called by God to deliver messages of warning and judgment to the people of Judah. His ministry was marked by deep sorrow over the people's unrepentance. 2. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which was facing impending judgment due to its persistent sin and rebellion against God. 3. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is just and righteous, and who calls His people to repentance and holiness. 4. The AbominationRefers to the sinful practices and idolatry that the people of Judah were engaged in, which were detestable in the sight of God. 5. The FallenThose who have already faced judgment and destruction due to their disobedience, serving as a warning to others. Teaching Points The Danger of a Hardened HeartWhen people persist in sin without shame, it indicates a seared conscience and a heart that is resistant to God's conviction. The Importance of RepentanceTrue repentance involves recognizing sin, feeling genuine remorse, and turning away from it. Without repentance, judgment is inevitable. God's Righteous JudgmentGod's justice demands that sin be addressed. His warnings are acts of mercy, giving people the opportunity to repent before judgment falls. Cultural Desensitization to SinJust as Judah became desensitized to their abominations, modern culture can also become numb to sin. Christians must remain vigilant and sensitive to God's standards. The Role of the ProphetJeremiah's role was to speak truth to a rebellious people. Believers today are called to be voices of truth and righteousness in a world that often rejects God's ways. Bible Study Questions 1. What are some modern-day "abominations" that society has become desensitized to, and how can Christians maintain a biblical perspective on these issues? 2. How does the concept of shame relate to repentance, and why is it important for believers to feel a sense of shame over sin? 3. In what ways can believers today act as prophetic voices, like Jeremiah, in their communities and spheres of influence? 4. How can we guard our hearts against becoming hardened or desensitized to sin, both personally and corporately as the body of Christ? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's conviction over sin. How did you respond, and what changes did it bring about in your life? Connections to Other Scriptures Jeremiah 8:12This verse echoes the same theme of shamelessness and lack of repentance among the people, highlighting the consistency of their sinfulness. Isaiah 3:9Describes the brazen sinfulness of the people, showing their lack of shame and the visible evidence of their rebellion against God. Ezekiel 16:30Discusses the audacity and shamelessness of Israel's sin, using the metaphor of an unfaithful wife to illustrate their spiritual adultery. Romans 1:32Paul speaks of those who, knowing God's righteous decree, continue in sin and even approve of others who do the same, reflecting a hardened heart. People Benjamin, JeremiahPlaces Beth-haccherem, Jerusalem, Sheba, Tekoa, ZionTopics Able, Abomination, Ashamed, Blush, Blushing, Cast, Committed, Conduct, Disgusting, Fall, Fallen, Falling, Inspected, Loathsome, Low, Nay, Overthrown, Punish, Punishment, Red, Says, Shame, Stumble, Visit, YeaDictionary of Bible Themes Jeremiah 6:15 5009 conscience, nature of
5947 shame
6195 impenitence, results
6227 regret Jeremiah 6:13-15 5348 injustice, nature and source
5890 insecurity
8776 lies Library Stedfastness in the Old Paths.
"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls."--Jer. vi. 16. Reverence for the old paths is a chief Christian duty. We look to the future indeed with hope; yet this need not stand in the way of our dwelling on the past days of the Church with affection and deference. This is the feeling of our own Church, as continually expressed in the Prayer Book;--not to slight what has gone before, …
John Henry Newman—Parochial and Plain Sermons, Vol. VIIA Blast of the Trumpet against False Peace
The motive with these false prophets is an abominable one. Jeremiah tells us it was an evil covetousness. They preached smooth things because the people would have it so, because they thus brought grist to their own mill, and glory to their own names. Their design was abominable, and without doubt, their end shall be desperate--cast away with the refuse of mankind. These who professed to be the precious sons of God, comparable to fine gold, shall be esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands …
Charles Haddon Spurgeon—Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 6: 1860 Whitefield -- the Method of Grace
George Whitefield, evangelist and leader of Calvinistic Methodists, who has been called the Demosthenes of the pulpit, was born at Gloucester, England, in 1714. He was an impassioned pulpit orator of the popular type, and his power over immense congregations was largely due to his histrionic talent and his exquisitely modulated voice, which has been described as "an organ, a flute, a harp, all in one," and which at times became stentorian. He had a most expressive face, and altho he squinted, in …
Grenville Kleiser—The world's great sermons, Volume 3 Reprobation.
In discussing this subject I shall endeavor to show, I. What the true doctrine of reprobation is not. 1. It is not that the ultimate end of God in the creation of any was their damnation. Neither reason nor revelation confirms, but both contradict the assumption, that God has created or can create any being for the purpose of rendering him miserable as an ultimate end. God is love, or he is benevolent, and cannot therefore will the misery of any being as an ultimate end, or for its own sake. It is …
Charles Grandison Finney—Systematic Theology Prefatory Scripture Passages.
To the Law and to the Testimony; if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.-- Isa. viii. 20. Thus saith the Lord; Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.--Jer. vi. 16. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive. But …
G. H. Gerberding—The Way of Salvation in the Lutheran Church Jesus Raises the Widow's Son.
(at Nain in Galilee.) ^C Luke VII. 11-17. ^c 11 And it came to pass soon afterwards [many ancient authorities read on the next day], that he went into a city called Nain; and his disciples went with him, and a great multitude. [We find that Jesus had been thronged with multitudes pretty continuously since the choosing of his twelve apostles. Nain lies on the northern slope of the mountain, which the Crusaders called Little Hermon, between twenty and twenty-five miles south of Capernaum, and about …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Backsliding.
"I will heal their backsliding; I will love them freely: for Mine anger is turned away."--Hosea xiv. 4. There are two kinds of backsliders. Some have never been converted: they have gone through the form of joining a Christian community and claim to be backsliders; but they never have, if I may use the expression, "slid forward." They may talk of backsliding; but they have never really been born again. They need to be treated differently from real back-sliders--those who have been born of the incorruptible …
Dwight L. Moody—The Way to God and How to Find It An Obscured vision
(Preached at the opening of the Winona Lake Bible Conference.) TEXT: "Where there is no vision, the people perish."--Proverbs 29:18. It is not altogether an easy matter to secure a text for such an occasion as this; not because the texts are so few in number but rather because they are so many, for one has only to turn over the pages of the Bible in the most casual way to find them facing him at every reading. Feeling the need of advice for such a time as this, I asked a number of my friends who …
J. Wilbur Chapman—And Judas Iscariot Sin Charged Upon the Surety
All we like sheep have gone astray: we have turned every one to his own way, and the LORD hath laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. C omparisons, in the Scripture, are frequently to be understood with great limitation: perhaps, out of many circumstances, only one is justly applicable to the case. Thus, when our Lord says, Behold, I come as a thief (Revelation 16:15) , --common sense will fix the resemblance to a single point, that He will come suddenly, and unexpectedly. So when wandering sinners …
John Newton—Messiah Vol. 1 An Address to the Regenerate, Founded on the Preceding Discourses.
James I. 18. James I. 18. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures. I INTEND the words which I have now been reading, only as an introduction to that address to the sons and daughters of the Lord Almighty, with which I am now to conclude these lectures; and therefore shall not enter into any critical discussion, either of them, or of the context. I hope God has made the series of these discourses, in some measure, useful to those …
Philip Doddridge—Practical Discourses on Regeneration Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and Ungodly Men.
Scriptures Showing The Sin And Danger Of Joining With Wicked And Ungodly Men. When the Lord is punishing such a people against whom he hath a controversy, and a notable controversy, every one that is found shall be thrust through: and every one joined with them shall fall, Isa. xiii. 15. They partake in their judgment, not only because in a common calamity all shares, (as in Ezek. xxi. 3.) but chiefly because joined with and partakers with these whom God is pursuing; even as the strangers that join …
Hugh Binning—The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning How those who Fear Scourges and those who Contemn them are to be Admonished.
(Admonition 14.) Differently to be admonished are those who fear scourges, and on that account live innocently, and those who have grown so hard in wickedness as not to be corrected even by scourges. For those who fear scourges are to be told by no means to desire temporal goods as being of great account, seeing that bad men also have them, and by no means to shun present evils as intolerable, seeing they are not ignorant how for the most part good men also are touched by them. They are to be admonished …
Leo the Great—Writings of Leo the Great Christian Meekness
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth Matthew 5:5 We are now got to the third step leading in the way to blessedness, Christian meekness. Blessed are the meek'. See how the Spirit of God adorns the hidden man of the heart, with multiplicity of graces! The workmanship of the Holy Ghost is not only curious, but various. It makes the heart meek, pure, peaceable etc. The graces therefore are compared to needlework, which is different and various in its flowers and colours (Psalm 45:14). …
Thomas Watson—The Beatitudes: An Exposition of Matthew 5:1-12 Jeremiah
The interest of the book of Jeremiah is unique. On the one hand, it is our most reliable and elaborate source for the long period of history which it covers; on the other, it presents us with prophecy in its most intensely human phase, manifesting itself through a strangely attractive personality that was subject to like doubts and passions with ourselves. At his call, in 626 B.C., he was young and inexperienced, i. 6, so that he cannot have been born earlier than 650. The political and religious …
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