Jer 11:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16–17 : God once called Israel a “green olive tree, fair and of goodly fruit” (Jeremiah 11:16 ). He planted them and gave them every blessing to help them grow strong and fruitful (Psalm 52:8 ). But instead of remaining faithful, they have become like a “wild olive,” turning to idols and provoking God to anger (Romans 11:17 ). Now, God will bring the punishment He warned about. The tree will be burned, its branches broken, and all those who turned away from God will suffer. Their sins not only offend God but also bring harm to themselves (Jeremiah 7:19 ). Every sin against God is also a sin against ourselves, and sooner or later, it leads to ruin (Jude 12; Matthew 3:10 ).

‏ Jeremiah 11:16

v. 16–17: God once called Israel a “green olive tree, fair and of goodly fruit” (Jeremiah 11:16 ^a). He planted them and gave them every blessing to help them grow strong and fruitful (Psalm 52:8 ^b). But instead of remaining faithful, they have become like a “wild olive,” turning to idols and provoking God to anger (Romans 11:17 ^c). Now, God will bring the punishment He warned about. The tree will be burned, its branches broken, and all those who turned away from God will suffer. Their sins not only offend God but also bring harm to themselves (Jeremiah 7:19 ^d). Every sin against God is also a sin against ourselves, and sooner or later, it leads to ruin (Jude 12; Matthew 3:10 ^e).