Jeremiah 9:23-24 (ESV Strong's)
Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.”
Subject: Knowing God
Jeremiah is warning Israel, per God's instructions, to come back to God. They have forsaken Him and sought idols and injustice. They said one thing in the Temple and practice another thing in their Town. In the above verse, however, Jeremiah defines what it means to have a relationship with God. The leaders of the land were "boasting" about their own wisdom and knowledge. God tells them to boast, rather in the fact that they can KNOW God. He is the source of all things knowledge. They were boasting in their temporal knowledge without God. Yet, knowing God is the one thing that would bring them satisfaction. It is He who practices the things they are not. They were being unjust and deceptive in their relationships with others. God does not. He practices steadfast love, justice and righteousness. He "delights" in these things. In Him are found all the things we need. Note Paul's words:
Colossians 2:3-4 (ESV Strong's)
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.
They were following the deceptive words of the false teachers. Jeremiah reminds them that in God are found all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge and we can know them.
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