Jeremiah 7 (a)

The book of Jeremiah – chapter by chapter and verse by verse

Jeremiah 7:1-4 KJV (4 verses)

1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

This word is coming directly from our Father… this is about His feelings if we misuse His house of worship.

2 Stand in the gate of the LORD's house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD.

(the underline was added by me). God wants us to hear HIS word – not the thoughts of pastor or priest, but God’s own word as He gave it to us. Chapter by chapter and verse by verse.

3 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.

Listen to His word and amend your ways, and you will be invited into His house.

4 Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these.

Just because some preacher says something is holy doesn’t make it so. We are supposed to go to the Lord’s house TO HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD!