The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from King James Bible: instruction to hearken to my words? saith the LORD.
JER 35:14 The words of Jonadab the son of Rechab, that he commanded his
sons not to drink wine, are performed; for unto this day they drink
none, but obey their father's commandment: notwithstanding I have spoken
unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye hearkened not unto me.
JER 35:15 I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets,
rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from
his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to
serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and
to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto
me.
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