Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jeremiah 5:31

"the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof?" — Jeremiah 5:31 (ASV)

And what will ye do in the end thereof?

That is a question which I would propose in God's name to all here. Is your religion of such a character that, when you come to die, it will bear you up? Or have you taken up with some form of falsehood which will not stand the test of your dying hour?

Are you living in neglect of God? Is your life such that he must be angry with you, for he is angry with the wicked every day? Then, take to heart the question with which this chapter closes: What will ye do in the end thereof?

I am going to speak to you shortly about those who go forth with Christ, outside the camp, bearing his reproach, so let us read a few verses about the glory which awaits them eventually.