Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Fortresses » Illustrative of » Protection afforded to ministers
The Lord said to me, "I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave."
national Sins » Denunciations against
"The rebellious children are as good as dead," says the Lord, "those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin.
Therefore, the sovereign Lord who commands armies, the powerful ruler of Israel, says this: "Ah, I will seek vengeance against my adversaries, I will take revenge against my enemies.
I will surely punish them for doing such things!" says the Lord. "I will surely bring retribution on such a nation as this!"
The Lord said to me, "I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave." I reported, "All of them are the most stubborn of rebels! They are as hard as bronze or iron. They go about telling lies. They all deal corruptly. The fiery bellows of judgment burn fiercely. But there is too much dross to be removed. The process of refining them has proved useless. The wicked have not been purged. read more.
They are regarded as 'rejected silver' because the Lord rejects them."
They are regarded as 'rejected silver' because the Lord rejects them."
Towers » Illustrative of » Ministers
The Lord said to me, "I have made you like a metal assayer to test my people like ore. You are to observe them and evaluate how they behave."