Easy Bible・Hosea 14

Return to the Lord

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About this Chapter

In this chapter, Hosea calls the people of Israel to return to the Lord and repent of their sins. He urges them to bring words of repentance and a desire for forgiveness, acknowledging that only God can save them. He encourages them to turn away from their idols and put their trust in the Lord. Hosea reminds the people of God's faithfulness and promises that if they return to Him, He will heal their waywardness and love them freely. He assures them that God's anger will turn away and that He will provide them with abundant blessings. Hosea also emphasizes the importance of true repentance, urging the people to bear fruit and live in accordance with God's commands. In the final verse, Hosea concludes his message by stating that the ways of the Lord are right and just. He calls the wise to understand God's ways and the righteous to walk in them, while warning that the rebellious and wicked will stumble in their paths. Hosea's message serves as a reminder of God's mercy and the importance of returning to Him with sincere repentance.