2022-2023 Week 75 Day 4: Lies and Violence

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June 08, 2023

What sins did Ephraim commit?

Ephraim pursues multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
The Lord has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
Ephraim has aroused his bitter anger; his Lord will leave on him the guilt of his bloodshed.
Ephraim became guilty of Baal worship. Now they sin more and more; they make idols for themselves from their silver.
When God fed them, they were satisfied; when they were satisfied, they became proud; then they forgot God.
The guilt of Ephraim is stored up, his sins are kept on record. His storehouse will be plundered of all its treasures.
Samaria must bear their guilt, because they have rebelled against their God.

Identity - The Israelites were satisfied when God fed them; when they were satisfied, the became proud; then they forgot God. By whom are we fed? Do I give thanks to God or am I proud of my own success?

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