Then those of you who escape will remember Me among the nations where they are carried captive, because I was crushed by their adulterous heart which has departed from Me, and by their eyes which play the harlot after their idols; they will loathe themselves for the evils which they committed in all their abominations. (Ezekiel 6:9)
Three points:
1. The condition of the rebellious people of God
Many were killed; many died by other means; some were scattered among many nations. The reason all this happened was because they were worshiping false gods. What god are we worshiping, ourself, money, power, some teacher or "expert"?
2. How God felt about this
His heart was "crushed". He was sad, hurt, deserted, and after all the good He had down for Israel, this is the thanks He gets. What do we do to hurt God's feelings, that is, to grieve Him? Sin, unthankfulness, forgetfulness of Him and what He has done?
3. What happens from the people's suffering
The will loathe themselves. They will be ashamed. This could have been prevented by worshiping God and obeying the Scriptures.
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