Jeremiah 6:14
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Jerusalem’s Final Warning
13“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. 14They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. 15Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD.
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
hurt--the spiritual wound. slightly--as if it were but a slight wound; or, in a slight manner, pronouncing all sound where there is no soundness. saying--namely, the prophets and priests (Jer 6:13). Whereas they ought to warn the people of impending judgments and the need of repentance, they say there is nothing to fear. peace--including soundness. All is sound in the nation's moral state, so all will be peace as to its political state (Jer 4:10; Jer 8:11; Jer 14:13; Jer 23:17; Eze 13:5, Eze 13:10; Eze 22:28).
John Gill Bible Commentary
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly,.... That is, the false prophets and lying priests, who pretended to be physicians, and to heal the sickly and distempered state of the people; and they did do it, in their way, but not thoroughly; they did not search the wound to the bottom; they drew a skin over it, and made a scar of it, and called it a cure; they made light of the hurt or wound; they healed it, making nothing of it; or "despising it", as the Septuagint: or they healed it "with reproach", as the Vulgate Latin version; in such a manner, as that it was both a reproach to them, and to the people: or, as the Targum, "they healed the breach of the congregation of my people with their lying words;'' which are as follow: saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace; promising them all prosperity, plenty of good things, and a continuance in their own land; when in a short time there would be none of these things, but sudden destruction would come upon them; see Th1 5:3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:14 The sinful condition of God’s people was the mortal wound that warranted God’s judgment. Instead of calling for repentance, the religious leaders gave the people unfounded assurances of peace (23:17; Ezek 13:10).
Jeremiah 6:14
Jerusalem’s Final Warning
13“For from the least of them to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; from prophet to priest, all practice deceit. 14They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all. 15Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD.
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The Burdens of Ravenhill - Part 2 (Compilation)
By Leonard Ravenhill13K10:23CompilationJER 6:14MAT 5:4MAT 23:37LUK 4:18LUK 6:45LUK 19:41PHP 3:18In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being anointed by God to preach the word. He highlights the brokenness and suffering in the world and the need for God's healing. The preacher calls for servants of God who are willing to weep and be brokenhearted for the brokenness they see. He also emphasizes the need for prophets in this generation, drawing examples from the Bible. The sermon concludes with a reminder of the power of God working through believers, using the apostle Paul as an example of someone who was filled with God's presence and endured persecution.
Prophetic Reality Versus Fantasy
By Art Katz4.0K46:22RealityEXO 24:16EXO 31:18EXO 32:19DEU 5:22PSA 46:4JER 6:14In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prevalence of fantasy and escapism in our culture, particularly in the entertainment industry. He highlights the example of a space-themed video that his mother watched, emphasizing the graphic and fantastical nature of it. The preacher argues that this obsession with fantasy is a reflection of a generation that cannot live with reality. He also criticizes the false prophets who present a distorted image of God, one that lacks judgment, wrath, and the power to destroy. The preacher emphasizes the need for a true understanding of God and His commandments, rather than relying on superficial and man-made substitutes.
When Darkness Fails to Comprehend the Light
By Carter Conlon2.0K57:17Following JesusISA 60:1JER 6:14MAT 28:19LUK 19:10JHN 19:5ROM 13:12CO 4:7In this sermon, the speaker encourages the listeners to not lose hope in the face of failure and to press on towards God. He references a scripture from Isaiah, urging the audience to arise and shine because the light of the Lord has come upon them. The speaker then transitions to a passage from John chapter 19, where Jesus is crucified. He prays for the church to be freed from the influence of ungodly men and for a resurrection of true conviction. The overall message is a call for the church to be revived and to embrace the power of the Holy Spirit.
Five Marks of a False Prophet
By Rolfe Barnard1.0K50:03False ProphetJER 6:14MAT 7:13MAT 7:21MAT 7:24JHN 15:5ROM 1:16In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of building one's life on a solid foundation. He emphasizes that many people who call Jesus Lord do not truly know Him or follow His will. He warns against listening to false prophets who lead people astray. The preacher also highlights the significance of bearing good fruit as evidence of a genuine relationship with God. He urges the audience, including Sunday school teachers and young deacons, to prioritize the power of the gospel over personal appeal and to submit to God's commands in their lives.
Beware of False Prophets
By Rolfe Barnard90753:02False ProphetsJER 6:14MAT 7:13MAT 7:21MAT 7:24ROM 1:16In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the importance of building our lives on the right foundation. He references Matthew 7:13-14, where Jesus talks about the narrow gate that leads to life and the broad road that leads to destruction. The preacher emphasizes that many people who call Jesus Lord do not truly know Him or do His will. He warns against listening to false prophets and highlights the need for daily repentance, surrender, and commitment to Christ.
Building Leadership
By Kevin Rhodes65436:46LeadershipNEH 2:11NEH 2:18JER 6:14JHN 17:17ACT 20:262CO 5:7JUD 1:3REV 3:15In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of convincing people to follow God's way through a study of His word. They highlight the need for leaders to inspire confidence and get others excited about being a part of God's work. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of not running away from controversy and facing the reality of the situation. They encourage leaders to persevere and not give up when faced with challenges, using the example of Paul's attitude in Second Timothy. Overall, the sermon emphasizes the role of leaders in guiding others and staying committed to God's way.
(Radical Jesus) 9 Radical Truth
By Glenn Meldrum58626:11RadicalJER 6:14In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing and obeying the truth. He refers to Isaiah 59:14-15, where it is stated that justice, righteousness, and truth have been compromised in society. The consequence of rejecting truth is highlighted, as those who depart from evil become targets. The preacher also uses the analogy of the deformed man to illustrate how people often resist and even hate the truth because it obligates them to change their sinful ways. Ultimately, the sermon calls for repentance and obedience to God's moral and spiritual laws.
The Definition and Hope of Revival
By Richard Owen Roberts5671:19:12DEU 18:152CH 7:14ISA 1:18JER 6:14MAT 7:21JHN 14:15ACT 3:191CO 1:18HEB 11:6This sermon emphasizes the urgent need for true revival in the church, highlighting the importance of repentance, confronting sin, and returning to God. It addresses the misconception of faith as mere mental assent, the necessity of biblical accuracy, and the requirement of absolute obedience to Jesus Christ for salvation. The speaker challenges the audience to heed the words of Christ and warns of the consequences of not doing so.
Political Events
By Arno Clemens Gaebelein0JER 6:14MAT 24:61TH 5:3REV 17:5REV 19:19Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the deceptive cry for peace in the days of Jeremiah, paralleling it to the false sense of peace and progress preached in modern times. He highlights the impending divine judgment over Jerusalem due to the people's self-deception. Gaebelein draws attention to the ominous signs of impending troubles and the popular belief in universal peace, contrasting it with the warnings of great statesmen like Balfour and Lord Rosebery about the looming threat of war in Europe. He emphasizes the need for true peace through surrender to Jesus Christ, as the world prepares for war and unrest.
A Blast of the Trumpet Against False Peace
By C.H. Spurgeon0Spiritual AwakeningFalse PeaceJER 6:14MAT 7:21C.H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon warning against the dangers of false peace, emphasizing that ministers who promote comfort without confronting sin are guilty of leading souls astray. He likens such ministers to cruel physicians who enable disease rather than heal it, urging listeners to recognize their own complacency and the false security that comes from ignoring their spiritual state. Spurgeon calls for self-examination, challenging individuals to confront their sins and seek true peace through Christ, rather than relying on empty assurances or worldly distractions. He stresses the importance of understanding the gospel and warns that ignorance of spiritual truths can lead to eternal consequences. Ultimately, he implores his audience to awaken from their slumber and prepare to meet God, as true peace is found only in a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ.
A True and a False Peace
By Catherine Booth0PSA 32:5JER 6:14ROM 14:17PHP 4:7REV 2:5Catherine Booth preaches on the universal desire for peace, emphasizing that true peace comes from reconciliation with God and a cessation of hostilities, not from false methods like excusing sin, stifling convictions, or adopting false views. She warns against the danger of delaying repentance and settling accounts with God only on one's deathbed, stressing the importance of confessing and forsaking sins to receive God's lasting peace that surpasses all understanding.
Hell's Greatest Enrichers!
By Thomas Brooks0Spiritual DeceptionFalse TeachersJER 6:14EZK 34:2MIC 3:5MAT 7:15MAT 24:11ROM 16:172CO 11:13GAL 1:61TI 4:12PE 2:1Thomas Brooks warns against the dangers of false teachers, who, like emissaries of Satan, lead people astray with deceptive doctrines that promise peace but ultimately lead to destruction. He compares these false prophets to alluring strumpets, who disguise their harmful teachings with attractive presentations, seducing the unsuspecting into spiritual peril. Brooks emphasizes that these teachers prioritize their own gain over the salvation of souls, acting as soul-murderers rather than true shepherds. He calls for vigilance against such 'smooth teachers' who poison the hearts of the faithful, highlighting the grave consequences they will face in divine justice.
God Encounter
By A.W. Tozer0FaithEncountering GodJOB 13:15JER 6:14ROM 10:9HEB 11:6A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of a genuine encounter with God, warning against the human tendency to reduce faith to formulas or steps that promise control over salvation. He asserts that true faith requires a leap of trust into God's arms, often born from a place of desperation and humility. Tozer encourages individuals to seek God directly, rather than relying on superficial comforts or teachings that lack depth. He highlights that only through genuine repentance and faith can one truly experience the transformative power of the gospel. Ultimately, the path to God is personal and cannot be navigated through mere theological knowledge or human guidance.
Sinners in Zion Described and Doomed.
By Edward Payson0ISA 32:9JER 6:14MAT 7:21JAS 2:192PE 2:20Edward Payson preaches about the importance of not being at ease in Zion, emphasizing that true Christians are engaged in a spiritual warfare, constantly seeking to work out their salvation with fear and trembling. He describes different classes of individuals who are at ease in Zion, including infidels, those who deny their sinfulness, and those who falsely believe they are already pious. Payson warns that those who are at ease in Zion are in great danger, as their false peace indicates a lack of true repentance and a disregard for the seriousness of their sins.
Matthew 7:15
By Chuck Smith0DiscernmentFalse ProphetsJER 6:14EZK 13:10MAT 7:15ACT 20:29ROM 16:172CO 11:13GAL 1:61TI 4:12PE 2:11JN 4:1Chuck Smith addresses the issue of false prophets, emphasizing their deceptive nature as they often appear as 'wolves in sheep's clothing.' He points out that while they may speak truths, they omit critical aspects of God's holiness and judgment, leading believers away from true reliance on God. Smith warns that these false prophets have plagued the church since its inception, often charming congregations with unsound doctrine and a focus on personal experiences rather than scriptural truth. He highlights the importance of discernment in identifying these deceivers and the need to ensure that our hope and salvation are firmly placed in Christ alone.
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
hurt--the spiritual wound. slightly--as if it were but a slight wound; or, in a slight manner, pronouncing all sound where there is no soundness. saying--namely, the prophets and priests (Jer 6:13). Whereas they ought to warn the people of impending judgments and the need of repentance, they say there is nothing to fear. peace--including soundness. All is sound in the nation's moral state, so all will be peace as to its political state (Jer 4:10; Jer 8:11; Jer 14:13; Jer 23:17; Eze 13:5, Eze 13:10; Eze 22:28).
John Gill Bible Commentary
They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly,.... That is, the false prophets and lying priests, who pretended to be physicians, and to heal the sickly and distempered state of the people; and they did do it, in their way, but not thoroughly; they did not search the wound to the bottom; they drew a skin over it, and made a scar of it, and called it a cure; they made light of the hurt or wound; they healed it, making nothing of it; or "despising it", as the Septuagint: or they healed it "with reproach", as the Vulgate Latin version; in such a manner, as that it was both a reproach to them, and to the people: or, as the Targum, "they healed the breach of the congregation of my people with their lying words;'' which are as follow: saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace; promising them all prosperity, plenty of good things, and a continuance in their own land; when in a short time there would be none of these things, but sudden destruction would come upon them; see Th1 5:3.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
6:14 The sinful condition of God’s people was the mortal wound that warranted God’s judgment. Instead of calling for repentance, the religious leaders gave the people unfounded assurances of peace (23:17; Ezek 13:10).