When I bring them into the land flowing with milk and honey, which I swore to their fathers, and they have eaten and are satisfied and become prosperous, then they will turn to other gods and serve them, and spurn me and break my covenant. Verse ConceptsFoodRejection Of GodTrust, Lack OfIngratitude To GodThe Promised LandDifferent GodsBreaking The CovenantMilk And Honey

Jeshurun (Israel) grew fat and disrespectful. You got fat! You were stuffed! You over eat! He abandoned the God who made him and scornfully treated the rock of his salvation. Verse ConceptsFatnessAbandonmentGod, The RockPerils Of LuxuryRiches, Dangers OfIngratitude To GodRiches, Can Lead ToSalvation, Illustrations OfInfidelity To GodFat PeopleKicking

Jehovah asked: Why should I forgive the sins of my people? They have abandoned me and have worshiped gods that are not real. I fed my people until they were full, but they committed adultery and spent their time with prostitutes. They were like well-fed stallions wild with desire, each lusting for his neighbor's wife. Why should I not punish the people of Judah? Says Jehovah, Should I take retribution (vengeance)? read more.
Go up through her vineyards and destroy them. But do not execute a complete destruction. Strip away her branches, for they are not Jehovah's. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have dealt very treacherously with me, says Jehovah.