Jer 5:25 | MHM | STEP | Expostulation with Israel. In this passage, Jeremiah explains how the people’s sins have caused their problems and blocked God’s blessings. He exposes the deep corruption in society, from the leaders to the ordinary people. Even though some seem to prosper through evil, God warns that judgment will surely come. Everyone, no matter their position, must face the consequences of turning away from God and living dishonestly. v. 25 : The prophet tells the people that their sins have “turned away these things”—the good things like rain and harvests that God used to give them. Now these blessings are withheld because of their wrongdoing. Sin is what blocks God’s favor and causes suffering (Jeremiah 5:25; Jeremiah 3:3 ).

‏ Jeremiah 5:25

Expostulation with Israel.

In this passage, Jeremiah explains how the people’s sins have caused their problems and blocked God’s blessings. He exposes the deep corruption in society, from the leaders to the ordinary people. Even though some seem to prosper through evil, God warns that judgment will surely come. Everyone, no matter their position, must face the consequences of turning away from God and living dishonestly.

v. 25: The prophet tells the people that their sins have “turned away these things”—the good things like rain and harvests that God used to give them. Now these blessings are withheld because of their wrongdoing. Sin is what blocks God’s favor and causes suffering (Jeremiah 5:25; Jeremiah 3:3 ^a).