Jeremiah 6

More cause and effect is being described to us in this chapter. This, again, serves as a warning and caution for us. We must examine history closely and learn from the mistakes of our forefathers who have done wrong in the eye of God. Not only must we examine their deeds, we must also depart from their mistakes and prevent from repeating them in this generation.

It is the utmost danger when the Lords declares, "To whom whall I speak and give warning that they may hear? Indeed their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot give heed. Behold, the word of othe Lord is a reproach to them; they have no delight in it" (vs. 10). If the Lord hesitates to correct our wrongs, we are in danger of slipping away from the protection of God. Reproach will only be given by the Father to His child. If we are no longer considered a child of our parents, then our parents will cease to discipline us. It is similar to our relationship with God. If God stops His chastisement against us, then we are in danger of not being considered a child of God. Therefore, while God still admonishes us, we must take heed of His words and correct ourselves. That way, we can prevent from being forsaken by God.

Yes, God is love and mercy. But we should never test the love of God and always believe that He will never give up on us. If we are stubborn enough to harden our hearts time and again, He will eventually forsake us. Let's not let that happen. Let's heed the warnings God is giving us.

The chosen people are too fall because they were not ashamed of their abominations (vs. 15). Therefore, it is telling us that if we feel ashamed of our abominations, then we shall not fall. Another cause and effect warning for us to take heed.

Another cause and effect in a positive manner is given in vs. 16, "And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; Then you wil find rest for your souls." What is the old paths? The path that they tread within the Lords before the abominations took place. We must go back to our original faith, our original love when we first knew God. Do not forget those times and stray away from Him. Then, we will find rest.

Lastly, calamity will be poured upon the chosen people because they have not heeded God's words, but rejected it (vs. 19). Let that be a caution to us. Turn back to the words of God and prevent that calamity from being poured.