1. My eyes are a fountain of tears (1-22)

Why did Jeremiah weep day and night? It was because no one cared about truth; no one acknowledged God. Everyone told lies, so no one could trust anyone else. Jeremiah just wanted to get away--to go out in the desert and live by himself. God hates lies and deceit. He would punish unfaithful and deceitful people (7-11). How did things get that way? It was because people forsook the law of God and stubbornly followed their feelings. They followed their fathers in idolatry (13,14). God's punishment would produce wailing and death.

2. Boast only that you know the Lord (23-26)

Worldly wisdom, riches and physical strength cannot save us from God's judgment. We must know God. We must love him and understand his heart. We must know his kind, just, and righteous character, and delight in him. So our hearts must be circumcised by repentance.

Application: Lord, cleanse my heart of falsehood and give me your word of truth. Circumcise my heart so that I can love you.
One Word: Boast only of knowing the Lord