Jeremiah:43

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* Verse 1-7 - Only by pride comes contention , both with God and man . They preferred their own wisdom to the revealed will of God . Men deny the Scriptures to be the word of God , because they are resolved not to conform themselves to Scripture rules . When men will persist in sin , they charge the best actions to bad motives . These Jews deserted their own land , and threw themselves out of God 's protection . It is the folly of men , that they often ruin themselves by wrong endeavours to mend their situation . * Verse 8-13 - God can find his people wherever they are . The Spirit of prophecy was not confined to the land of Israel . It is foretold that Nebuchadnezzar should destroy and carry into captivity many of the Egyptians . Thus God makes one wicked man , or wicked nation , a scourge and plague to another . He will punish those who deceive his professing people , or tempt them to rebellion . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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