.MjA2.NDY3MzQ

What have I done? Jer. 8:6. Introduction. A people who would not ask this question. Perpetual backsliding of the Jews threatening fearful judgments. They refused to return or repent. Would not be made wise by all the methods of unclear wisdom. I Would not listen to the dictates of reason. = Would not act in respect to their souls as they would in other things. unclear Falling, rising, missing way, returning II Would not listen to Conscience. "Reason reflecting upon ourselves." God expected they would, Hearkened +c, But was disappointed. 1. Spake not aright, = No man speaks rightly unless he speaks of repenting. 2. Did not even take the first step toward repentance, which was to ask "what+c 3. They rushed recklessly on their course as a horse rusheth into battle. Job. 39.21. III They would not listen to the Voice of Prov. "They know not the judgment of the Lord". Did not comprehend the meaning of a mercy or an affliction. unclear Contrast. Stork, turtle +c ver. 7 IV They would not listen to the word of the Lord "They rejected the Word of the Lord" ver 9 They had the law. Means of grace were plentiful but they made no use of them.