Double sin

Hosea shows us a bleak picture of Israel. Where once a great nation worshiped God and grew like a spreading vine, Israel was now stuck in idolatry, political corruption, and widespread disputes. Punishment was about to fall on Israel for what Hosea calls their "double sin" (v.10). In this case Israel was guilty of woeful idolatry AND a stubborn refusal to repent and turn away from this practice. This makes me think of the sin in my life and my stubborn refusal to let it go. Both are sins. God had a better plan for Israel but they stubbornly went their own way. I pray this passage helps me to see my "double sin" and God's better plan for me more clearly.

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