Jeremiah 6The LORD proclaims impending destruction upon Jerusalem because they are always rejecting his word. They dare to think that God cares about offerings from foreign lands, as if their costliness would appease him. But he says: “What use to me is frankincense that comes from Sheba, or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me” (20). The righteous LORD cannot be bought off. He must be obeyed.
LORD, teach us how to obey your word. Forgive us for thinking we could just buy you off with offerings.
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