Read: Jeremiah 4:19-6:14; Colossians 1:21-2:7; Psalm 77:1-20; Proverbs 24:23-25
Jeremiah saw the heart of God for Israel and he was broken-hearted. Jeremiah was shown the future for Israel if they continued as they were living. It was in ruins. God could not find one person who dealt honestly or sought the truth so he could forgive the city. The prophets had prophesied that God would not bring destruction but he they were lying. They had been utterly unfaithful to the Lord, but God promised to leave a remnant to be able to testify as to why God did this. It was not God who destroyed them but their sins.
Colossians describes being deceived by false teaching as being taken captive. All of God and the Holy Spirit could be found in the Christ Jesus. He set us free from having to follow formulas and acts of piety. He sets us free to be sinless and enjoy life. The rules of the law lead to death if you follow them to get right with God. It is by faith that we are saved. We are now free to eat, drink and follow Christ.
Lord, help us to live and walk in freedom yet not use it as an excuse to sin.
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