Death of a nation?

In reading this passage, you get the feeling that Israel was nearing its end. They had abandoned God and sin had taken over the nation. Adultry, voilence, deceit, mockery, drunkeness, and theft had become the norm. Israel's leaders did nothing to stop it, in fact, they enjoyed it and participated in it. Hosea says the sin of the nation burned like a fire. As the fire of sin burned, the nation of Israel was crumbling, and it faced certain judgement of an Assyrian exile. Yet, no one called on God (v. 7). Are things this bad in the US? Probably not, but one thing is certain. As our nation does slip into wickness, it will be the people who call on God who will make a difference.

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