Jeremiah:36

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* Verse 1-8 - The writing of the Scriptures was by Divine appointment . The Divine wisdom directed to this as a proper means ; if it failed , the house of Judah would be the more without excuse . The Lord declares to sinners the evil he purposes to do against them , that they may hear , and fear , and return from their evil ways ; and whenever any one makes this use of God 's warnings , in dependence on his promised mercy , he will find the Lord ready to forgive his sins . All others will be left without excuse ; and the consideration that great is the anger God has pronounced against us for sin , should quicken both our prayers and our endeavours . * Verse 9-19 - Shows of piety and devotion may be found even among those , who , though they keep up forms of godliness , are strangers and enemies to the power of it . The princes patiently attended the reading of the whole book . They were in great fear . But even those who are convinced to the truth and importance of what they hear , and are disposed to favour those who preach it , often have difficulties and reserves about their safety , interest , or preferment , so that they do not act according to their convictions , and try to get rid of what they find troublesome . * Verse 20-32 - Those who despise the word of God , will soon show , as this king did , that they hate it ; and , like him , they would wish it destroyed . See what enmity there is against God in the carnal mind , and wonder at his patience . The princes showed some concern , till they saw how light the king made of it . Beware of making light of God 's word ! **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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