Jer. 47-50 [The Message]

Jeremiah’s usual message was hard but redemptive. There was more correction than direction. More warning than warming. His was often a harsh, but necessary word from God.

If you are headed somewhere, and you are on a tight schedule, don’t you appreciate someone telling you, “You’re headed in the wrong direction?” It’s like a football team that is trying to reach the opposite goal line. Correction is a necessary component of being correct.

Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. [Pr. 27:6]