1. God hates a double life (1-20)

The people of Jerusalem were complacent because they lived near God's temple. They were sure that God would protect them because of this. But Jeremiah warned them that unless they changed their ways--began to deal with each other justly, stopped oppressing the weak and helpless, stopped worshiping idols and stopped committing adultery--God would remove them from the land. The temple had become a den of robbers, and no one could continue his evil practices and claim its protection.

2. Obey me and I will be your God (21-34)

God did not want formal religious ceremonies; he wanted his people to obey his word. But they followed the stubborn inclinations of their hearts. Truth had perished. God's people would not listen to him. The day of God's wrath was upon them.

Application: Lord, help me to follow your word, not my own feelings. Help me to love you and care for weak people.
One Word: Obey God's word and live