Who is God like? vv. 1-5 God warns about the destruction of Jerusalem, the pride of Judah. Jerusalem was a beautiful city that was the subject of God’s love, but it will be violated and trampled by attackers. The one who forsakes God will experience a total abandonment from him. Not even the place where the Temple of God resides is safe from God’s judgment. God shatters the illusion that ‘once’ you are God’s people, you will never be destroyed. vv. 11-13 As corruption seeped through everyone, it will be the same case with the judgment. The wrath of God will be upon them all.
What lesson is God teaching me? vv. 6-8 The oppression and violence against the weak was prevalent in Jerusalem. Just like a well that pours out water, Jerusalem poured out wickedness. The people cry out against continuing violence and destruction as the city becomes filled with the sick and the wounded. If there is such wickedness among us in our community, let us eradicate it before we become wasted and deserted. Let us confess our sins before God turns his face away from us. v. 7 The problem with Jerusalem was that the corruption had reached all the way to the heart. Instead of fresh water that cleans; wickedness, disease and violence came out of Jerusalem. Jesus warned that what comes out of a person’s heart defiles them.
God, help me to lead a righteous life and to build a healthy society.
