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Hosea Chapter 6 - Hidden Until Repentant

A call to sincerely turn back to God.

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At this juncture, it appears that, outwardly, God’s people did not forget their ritualistic offering of sacrifices (Hosea 5: 6). Inwardly, they had forsaken and abandoned God’s true mercy, had given up keen adherence to the knowledge of God – His truth (Hosea 4:1), which would in turn liken their sacrifices to mere acts of habitual vanity.

God would rather our devotion to the preservation of upright hearts, pure and filled with truth and mercy, than sacrifice in surplus.

Although God’s holiness compels Him to turn His face away from man’s stubborn cycles of sin, here in Hosea 6, prophet Hosea concisely illustrates the extent of God’s enduring righteousness. God alone has the power and authority to build up and destroy, reject and redeem, erase and save.

What God requires of us is simply our honest admission of the error of our ways and the humble seeking of His forgiveness unto salvation.

As weak and flawed individuals, we will never be able to achieve perfection in our Christian conduct and character.

However, how faithful are we in our daily pursuit of God’s standard? Is our resolve as fleeting as early dew? Or, even in trials and affliction, tests of our faith, are we as resilient and relentless as lapping waves against a shore?

Our hopeful reminder: our God is merciful and faithful to the chosen, who wholeheartedly choose to return to Him, over and over again.

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Hosea Chapter 4 - Truth, Mercy and Knowledge of God

Hosea Chapter 4 - Truth, Mercy and Knowledge of God

This chapter highlights the consequences of Israel’s disobedience and the depth of God’s sorrow over their actions. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of faithfulness, knowledge of God, and the dangers of turning away from His commandments. As stated in Hosea 4:1, “There is no truth, no mercy, no knowledge of God in the land.” When people forsake the knowledge of God, truth and mercy vanish as well. True wisdom and understanding always begin with the fear of God and the knowledge of Him (Proverbs 9:10). The absence of these elements affects every aspect of life, leading to moral and spiritual corruption. However, turning back to God will bring healing and restoration. Truth, mercy, and the knowledge of God are interconnected and essential for our spiritual lives. Truth without mercy can become harsh and judgmental, while mercy without truth can lead to indulgence. The knowledge of God binds them together, guiding us to live in a way that glorifies Him.  As we reflect on this chapter, let us examine our lives and align them with God’s standards of truth, mercy, and knowledge. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations (Psalms 100:5). May the Holy Spirit inspire us to grow in faithfulness, deepen our love for God, and increase our knowledge of Him, so we may understand The Truth of God and receive His mercy.

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