Jeremiah 25:6
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
আৰু ইতৰ দেৱতাবোৰক সেৱাপূজা আৰু সেইবোৰ আগত প্ৰণিপাত কৰিবলৈ সেইবোৰৰ অনুগামি নহ’বা, আৰু তেওঁলোকৰ হাতে কৰা কাৰ্যৰ দ্বাৰাই মোক বেজাৰ নিদিবা; তেতিয়া মই তোমালোকৰ কোনো অপকাৰ নকৰিম।’
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from God, speaking through the prophet Jeremiah. God is warning the people not to worship other gods because it makes Him angry, and He wants them to avoid harm by staying faithful to Him.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a best friend who is really good at giving advice. Your friend tells you not to make new friends who might lead you astray. If you listen to your best friend, you'll stay safe and happy. That's what God is saying here.
Historical Background
Jeremiah, a prophet of the Old Testament, wrote this during a time when the people of Judah were tempted to worship other gods. This message was intended to warn them of the consequences and encourage them to remain faithful to God.
Living It Out Today
Today, this verse can remind us to stay focused on our values and not be swayed by external influences. For example, a young adult might be pressured to engage in harmful behaviors by friends. This verse encourages them to resist and stay true to their principles.
Topics
worshipfaithfulnessconsequencesidolatryprotectionobedience
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does God get angry when people worship other gods?
God gets angry because He wants what is best for us. Worshiping other gods can lead us away from the path of righteousness and harm our relationship with Him.
What does 'provoking God to anger' mean in Jeremiah 25:6?
Provoking God to anger means doing things that God has forbidden, such as worshiping false gods, which can lead to negative consequences for the individual and the community.
How can we avoid the hurt that God mentions?
By staying faithful to God and avoiding the worship of other gods, we can avoid the hurt and negative consequences that come from straying from God's path.
What are the 'works of your hands' mentioned in this verse?
The 'works of your hands' refer to the idols and false gods that people create and worship, which provoke God's anger because they distract from His true worship.