Wickedness

Hosea 4:7-9 - The more priests there were, the more they sinned against me; they exchanged their glorious God for something disgraceful. They feed on the sins of my people and relish their wickedness. And it will be: Like people, like priests. I will punish both of them for their ways and repay them for their deeds.


Hosea 14:1 - Return, Israel, to the LORD your God. Your sins have been your downfall!

Hosea 9:9,15 - They have sunk deep into corruption, as in the days of Gibeah. God will remember their wickedness and punish them for their sins…“Because of all their wickedness in Gilgal, I hated them there. Because of their sinful deeds, I will drive them out of my house. I will no longer love them; all their leaders are rebellious.

Hosea 12:2 - The LORD has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.

Application:

· Am I greedy for sin? Do I feed off of the sins of others?
· When I repent, am I sincere?
· Have I or will I be punished for my sins?
· Will I be judged for my corrupt acts?
· Am I rebellious? Are my deeds sinful? Am I full of wickedness?
· Am I deceitful?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV

Wickedness

Ecclesiastes 7:15-16 - In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: a righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness. Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise—why destroy yourself?

Jeremiah 12:1 - You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?

Application:

· Do I think I am protected against hard times?
· Is God ready to listen to my questions and complaints?
· Is my righteousness and wisdom legalistic?

All Scripture verses taken from NIV