As I preach through the book of Hosea, I am amazed by Israel's lack of focus on God and His word, considering all He did for them. I am also shocked by God's amazing grace that is in view as Hosea buys back a wayward wife, as a picture of God's buying back His people from their slavery to sin against Him and the punishment they deserve.
With that said, we should never think we are too smart to get far off track like Israel. Consider this quote:
Hosea 4:13 They offer sacrifices on the mountaintops,
And burn incense on the hills,
Under oaks, poplars, and terebinths,
Because their shade is good.
Therefore your daughters commit harlotry,
And your brides commit adultery.
There is much to ponder in this verse, but consider the fact that Israel put being in the cool comfort of the shade trees, above worshipping where, when and how God prescribed!
In what ways and where, might we put comfort above the proper worship of God?
I welcome your comments on this!
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