Jeremiah:10

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* Verse 1-16 - The prophet shows the glory of Israel 's God , and exposes the folly of idolaters . Charms and other attempts to obtain supernatural help , or to pry into futurity , are copied from the wicked customs of the heathen . Let us stand in awe , and not dare provoke God , by giving that glory to another which is due to him alone . He is ready to forgive , and save all who repent and believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ . Faith learns these blessed truths from the word of God ; but all knowledge not from that source , leads to doctrines of vanity . * Verse 17-25 - The Jews who continued in their own land , felt secure . But , sooner or later , sinners will find all things as the word of God has declared , and that its threatenings are not empty terrors . Submission will support the believer under every grief allotted to him ; but what can render the load of Divine vengeance easy to be borne by those who fall under it in sullen despair ? Those cannot expect to prosper , who do not , by faith and prayer , take God with them in all their ways . The report of the enemy 's approach was very dreadful . Yet the designs which men lay deep , and think well formed , are dashed to pieces in a moment . Events are often overruled , so as to be quite contrary to what we intended and expected . If the Lord has directed our steps into the ways of peace and righteousness , let us entreat him to enable us to walk therein . Say not , Lord , do not correct me ; but , Lord , do not correct me in anger . We may bear the smart of God 's rod , but we cannot bear the weight of his wrath . Those who restrain prayer , prove that they know not God ; for those who know him will seek him , and seek his favour . If even severe corrections lead sinners to be convinced of wholesome truths , they will have abundant cause for gratitude . And they will then humble themselves before the Lord . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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