Psalms 81:11-14 (ESV Strong's)
“But my people did not listen to my voice;
Israel would not submit to me.
So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts,
to follow their own counsels.
Oh, that my people would listen to me,
that Israel would walk in my ways!
I would soon subdue their enemies
and turn my hand against their foes.
Subject: Sin and the Stubborn Heart
When we disobey God and refuse to hear His Word, what is left? What is the result of such a choice? God holds all truth and is willing, ready, able and desirous to bless us. However, when we sin (refusing to hear and obey God's Word is sin) God has no other choice than to release us to our own stubborn hearts. What else can He do? In the above passage we se that God desire to bless us by protecting us from evil men and their evil ways. But, He can't and won't if we are not willing to submit to His rule. Man is surprised that evil happens in this world, yet, does not want to submit to God as an alternative. God wants to protect us from evil men, but only if we are willing to follow Him in faith. Once God releases a man to his stubborn heart, there is nothing left for that man than hardship and difficulty. But, pride keeps man from following in faith. A stubborn heart is one that if full of self and refuses to submit to the God of the universe ... who only wants to bless.
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