ALL OF GOD’S PEOPLE ARE GREEDY

Jeremiah 6:13-17 13 “For from the least to the greatest of them, every one is greedy for unjust gain; and from prophet to priest, every one deals falsely. 14 They have healed the wound of my people lightly, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace. 15 Were they ashamed when they committed abomination? No, they were not at all ashamed; they did not know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who fall; at the time that I punish them, they shall be overthrown,” says the LORD. 16 Thus says the LORD: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ 17 I set watchmen over you, saying, ‘Give heed to the sound of the trumpet!’ But they said, ‘We will not give heed.’

COMMENTARY: This rebuke against prophets and priests applies to anyone in ministry. God says they are all greedy for gain and they have provided superficial ministry that does no good (i.e. does not provide real healing or peace) for the people. Moreover, they do it all without shame.

That pretty much describes how the religious system works these days. Pastors try to grow churches, but they do not really help the people as they really need help. It’s all about the numbers: Money and people in the pews. However, God will not let the present system continue. There will be judgment.

God recommends that his people return to the original ways (i.e. ancient pathways) he set out for obedience. The future does not look good, however, because the people will not listen or change their ways.