Jeremiah 7:1-7
The Results of Compromise
Jeremiah 7:8-15
Religious Ritual Doesn’t Change a Sinful Life Style
Jeremiah 7:16-20
When Preaching Trumps Praying
Jeremiah 7:21-34
Sacrifices Can be Meaningless
Jeremiah 8:1-12
Refusing to Listen to God’s Direction
Jeremiah 8:13-22
Response To a World Dying in Sin
Jeremiah 9:1-11
Dealing With Deceit
Jeremiah 9:12-16
Why Judgment Has to Come From God
Jeremiah 9:17-26
No Substitute For a Pure Heart For God
Jeremiah 10:1-11
The Fallacy of Worshiping Idols
Jeremiah 10:12-25
Prayer Can Save a Nation
Jeremiah 11:1-23
Obedience Includes Hearing And Doing
Jeremiah 12:1-17
The Way of The Wicked Doesn’t Prosper
The Fallacy of Worshiping Idols
Jeremiah 10:1–11
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The prophet concludes his temple message by painting a picture of the broad scope of God’s relationship to the nations (vv. 1-11), to nature (vv. 12-13), and to mankind (vv. 14-25). He brings a charge on the fallacy of worshiping idols. God addressed the house of Israel with a solemn warning. Israel was not to learn the ways of idolatry which was practiced by the nations around her, nor be terrified by signs in the sky (vv. 1-2). Idolatrous practices were worthless because they had no life, therefore, no power to do any good for those who followed them.
The futility of worshiping idols is shown in graphic detail (vv. 3-5). While decorated with silver and gold (v. 4), an idol is still the product of man. It cannot move or speak and can do neither good nor evil. The idol worshiped was a tree cut out of the forest. It was fitted by the workman’s hands and worked into shape. To hide the wood, they covered it with silver and gold, lacquered it and decked it with gold or silver lace or cloth tissue. The idol stands up straight as if it were going to speak, but it is a poor dumb creature that cannot take one step toward your relief. Very fitting is the admonition to, “Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good (v. 5)."
Jeremiah praises the Lord (vv. 6-7, 10).Who would not choose to worship the true and living God, rather than lifeless heathen idols that can do nothing? “...there is none like unto thee, O Lord; thou art great and thy name is great in might” (v. 6). Among all the wisest of the nations, there is no one like unto God. He is great (v. 7). Idols are worthless and anyone who worships them is a fool (vv. 8-9). It is interesting to note that (v. 11) is the only verse in the book of Jeremiah written in Aramaic instead of Hebrew. Aramaic was the trade language of that day. This verse seems to be directed to the pagan idolaters around Israel in a language they would be sure to understand. The message was that their false gods would ultimately perish.
Application
Am I seeking God first in every day? (Matt. 6:33) has a promise for me if I do seek Him.
Jeremiah 10:1-11 (English Standard Version)
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