Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Solicitude » For the wayward
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!
Therefore be alert, remembering that night and day for three years I did not stop warning each one of you with tears.
Sighing deeply in his spirit he said, "Why does this generation look for a sign? I tell you the truth, no sign will be given to this generation."
For many live, about whom I have often told you, and now, with tears, I tell you that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ.
"Tell these people this, Jeremiah: 'My eyes overflow with tears day and night without ceasing. For my people, my dear children, have suffered a crushing blow. They have suffered a serious wound.
But if you will not pay attention to this warning, I will weep alone because of your arrogant pride. I will weep bitterly and my eyes will overflow with tears because you, the Lord's flock, will be carried into exile."
I take note of the treacherous and despise them, because they do not keep your instructions.
Rage takes hold of me because of the wicked, those who reject your law.