ignorance and lies

Jeremiah 27:14
Therefore do not listen to the words of the prophets who speak to you, saying, ‘You shall not serve the king of Babylon,’ for they prophesy a lie to you;

The prophets in Judah at the time of Jeremiah ignored both the commands of the Lord and the consequences promised for breaking such commands. They prophesied protection and prosperity in spite of what God had already promised in view of such rebellion. Since their view of God and His commands was so skewed, their words were lies which led to rebellion. Rebellion is the natural consequence of a distorted view of God. We must not be ignorant of His justice, holiness, truth and wrath. Such ignorance only serves to promote our own destruction.

Lord - give me a complete vision of You. Teach me to love each part of Your character and nature. Teach me to embrace both your love and justice, Your grace and mercy, Your truth and wrath, Your holiness and immanence... so that I may guide others to know You and follow You wholly. Amen.