We can get so self-centered at times that we believe our own press clippings. Such was the case in this passage. They made shrines for themselves and gave themselves over to the Egyptians, the Phillistines and the Assyrians and even with the Babylonians. It seems that they were more engaged with being and assimilating themselves with others than with the one that brought them to the dance. They were so brazen that they "gave payment" to be like others when the prostitute usually gets paid for her services. This carried on for generations, which kept on this vicious cycle all in the name of profit while denying the Lord and turning their backs on Him. He will strip them down and expose them for what they are - useless and powerless without Him.
Aren't we the same way? Do we give God the credit or just go to Him when we are in need? Maybe we, as a society of over-achievers think we control our destiny yet we can be led down the same road as the Israelites. I shudder to think what the results would be. I pray that I too can be a part of the remnant that survives.
Praise for today: that God is my Rock and my Salvation!
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