In chapter 22:1-5, Jeremiah was told to go down to the house of the king of Judah and specifically speak to the descendant of David who was on the throne. The message was for him, his servants, and the people in Jerusalem. God continued to call for social justice. The king was to provide justice to all and deliver those who were oppressed. He was not to mistreat the needy regardless of their status. Whether foreigners, orphans, or widows, they must be treated with dignity and no innocent blood should be shed.
God
promised that if the king would obey this instruction of God and show welfare
and rule uprightly, there would be continuity in David’s dynasty. There would
forever be a king from the line of David. However, the opposite would also be experienced if they disobey. God Himself would impoverish them and bring an end to their
dynasty.
There
is no value in having a godly heritage if we will not emulate the steps of our godly
parents and walk in line with God. Living righteously is more important than
being a member of the privileged line. Privilege always comes with
responsibilities. Walking with the Lord and
serving Him is a privilege, not an
entitlement. Our effectiveness does not rest on our position, but on discharging our responsibility and helping others attain their God-given destiny. Be proactive and take responsibility for the action
we take in life.
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