Jeremiah 11:7 Cross References

Jeremiah 11:7

7: For I solemnly warned your ancestors when I brought them out of Egypt, repeating over and over again to this day: "Obey me!"

The LORD, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple.

"If you will listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and laws, then I will not make you suffer the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you."

and so you and your children and grandchildren might fear the LORD your God as long as you live. If you obey all his laws and commands, you will enjoy a long life.

"Again and again, the LORD has sent you his prophets, but you have not listened or even tried to hear.

While you were doing these wicked things, says the LORD, I spoke to you about it repeatedly, but you would not listen. I called out to you, but you refused to answer.

In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we appeal to such people--no, we command them: Settle down and get to work. Earn your own living.

"If you fully obey the LORD your God by keeping all the commands I am giving you today, the LORD your God will exalt you above all the nations of the world.
You will experience all these blessings if you obey the LORD your God:
You will be blessed in your towns and in the country.
You will be blessed with many children and productive fields. You will be blessed with fertile herds and flocks.
You will be blessed with baskets overflowing with fruit, and with kneading bowls filled with bread.

"And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you? He requires you to fear him, to live according to his will, to love and worship him with all your heart and soul,
and to obey the LORD's commands and laws that I am giving you today for your own good.

With the Lord's authority let me say this: Live no longer as the ungodly do, for they are hopelessly confused.

Choose to love the LORD your God and to obey him and commit yourself to him, for he is your life. Then you will live long in the land the LORD swore to give your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob."

I have sent you prophet after prophet to tell you to turn from your wicked ways and to stop worshiping other gods, so that you might live in peace here in the land I gave to you and your ancestors. But you would not listen to me or obey.

This is what I told them: `Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Only do as I say, and all will be well!'
"But my people would not listen to me. They kept on doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward.
From the day your ancestors left Egypt until now, I have continued to send my prophets--day in and day out.

Carefully obey all the commands I give you. Do not add to them or subtract from them.

If you obey them carefully, you will display your wisdom and intelligence to the surrounding nations. When they hear about these laws, they will exclaim, `What other nation is as wise and prudent as this!'

"Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse!
You will be blessed if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today.
You will receive a curse if you reject the commands of the LORD your God and turn from his way by worshiping foreign gods.

"So obey the commands of the LORD your God by walking in his ways and fearing him.

Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.

For I said to your ancestors when I brought them out of slavery in Egypt, "If you obey me and do whatever I command you, then you will be my people, and I will be your God."

Pay attention to him, and obey all of his instructions. Do not rebel against him, for he will not forgive your sins. He is my representative--he bears my name.
But if you are careful to obey him, following all my instructions, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and I will oppose those who oppose you.

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