Jeremiah:26

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* Verse 1-6 - God 's ambassadors must not seek to please men , or to save themselves from harm . See how God waits to be gracious . If they persisted in disobedience , it would ruin their city and temple . Can any thing else be expected ? Those who will not be subject to the commands of God , make themselves subject to the curse of God . * Verse 7-15 - The priests and prophets charged Jeremiah as deserving death , and bore false witness against him . The elders of Israel came to inquire into this matter . Jeremiah declares that the Lord sent him to prophesy thus . As long as ministers keep close to the word they have from God , they need not fear . And those are very unjust who complain of ministers for preaching of hell and damnation ; for it is from a desire to bring them to heaven and salvation . Jeremiah warns them of their danger if they go on against him . All men may know , that to hurt , or put to death , or to show hatred to their faithful reprovers , will hasten and increase their own punishment . * Verse 16-24 - When secure sinners are threatened with taking away the Spirit of God , and the kingdom of God , it is what is warranted from the word of God . Hezekiah who protected Micah , prospered . Did Jehoiakim , who slew Urijah , prosper ? The examples of bad men , and the bad consequences of their sins , should deter from what is evil . Urijah was faithful in delivering his message , but faulty in leaving his work . And the Lord was pleased to permit him to lose his life , while Jeremiah was protected in danger . Those are safest who most simply trust in the Lord , whatever their outward circumstances may be ; and that He has all men 's hearts in his hands , encourages us to trust him in the way of duty . He will honour and recompense those who show kindness to such as are persecuted for his sake . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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