Jer 23:16 | MHM | STEP | v. 16 : God says that if the people had listened to His word, they would have turned from their evil ways. The true message from God should lead people to repentance and righteousness, not make them comfortable in their sins ( If they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way , Jeremiah 23:22 ). In summary, Jeremiah 23:9 and the following verses show Jeremiah’s deep grief over the false prophets who mislead God’s people. God is going to judge these prophets harshly, and He warns everyone to turn away from lies and follow His true word. Only by listening to God and repenting can the people hope to escape the coming judgment.

‏ Jeremiah 23:16

v. 16: God says that if the people had listened to His word, they would have turned from their evil ways. The true message from God should lead people to repentance and righteousness, not make them comfortable in their sins (If they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, Jeremiah 23:22 ^a).

In summary, Jeremiah 23:9 and the following verses show Jeremiah’s deep grief over the false prophets who mislead God’s people. God is going to judge these prophets harshly, and He warns everyone to turn away from lies and follow His true word. Only by listening to God and repenting can the people hope to escape the coming judgment.