Jesus has strong words of condemnation for the cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida, who, despite the miracles worked there, did not repent, did not become followers.(Cf. Mt 11:20-24) Throughout the history of Israel, prophets preached, admonished and warned. People did not heed them and the kingdom was eventually reduced to a province of the Roman Empire. The Captivity, a wake-up call, had some effect, but as always, the Israelites chose the path of least resistance, even after rebuilding the temple.
Rejection of God's law, God's ways, sin, result in similar consequences, which may or may not occur in this life, but surely in the next. Let us pray that we might be faithful to God who has so lavished us with his love.
Bro. Rene
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