Thematic Bible: In spirit
Thematic Bible
Indifference » In spirit
and because lawlessness will increase so much, the love of many will grow cold.
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
Woe to those who live in ease in Zion, to those who feel secure on Mount Samaria. They think of themselves as the elite class of the best nation. The family of Israel looks to them for leadership.
No one invokes your name, or makes an effort to take hold of you. For you have rejected us and handed us over to our own sins.
We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.
At that time I will search through Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish the people who are entrenched in their sin, those who think to themselves, 'The Lord neither rewards nor punishes.'
You complacent women, get up and listen to me! You carefree daughters, pay attention to what I say!
Unmercifulness » In spirit
senseless, covenant-breakers, heartless, ruthless.
Zeal » Should be exhibited » In spirit
Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.