We will look at a few things we learn from the book of Lamentations. First, God's judgment of the people of Judah and Jerusalem occurred just as Jeremiah had prophesied. Jeremiah was very saddened by their condition. God's judgment is coming on all the world, and we as Christians should be very saddened by the fact that so many people will not accept Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord, and God's everlasting punishment awaits them. Second, the state of the people of Judah and Jerusalem was because of their sin and open rebellion against God, from the governmental leaders to the priests and prophets on down. Just because the government or someone claiming to be speak for God says that something is okay or true doesn't make it so. We must always look to God and His word for answers. God will never change His commandments for us, no matter who may say so. Last, though the people were suffering, and Jeremiah was lamenting their condition they were not without hope. Today, even if we are saddened by the condition of the world, we need to acknowledge that we are not without hope. God waited to welcome the people of Judah and Jerusalem back to Him, and He waits to welcome everyone who will come to Him through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ today.
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