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yet they didn`t listen to me, nor inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff: they did worse than their fathers.
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Tradition is No Excuse for Sin
Commentators explain that Israel's sin was not excused by the fact they were following their ancestors; in fact, it was made worse. John Calvin notes that imitating the sins of the past is an aggravation of guilt, not a justification. This serves as a warning that appealing to tradition or 'how things have always been done' is no defense for disobeying God's clear commands.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
Worse than their fathers. — The rapid survey of the past makes it doubtful whether the comparison is made between the generations …
Baptist
Since the day that your fathers came forth out of the land of Egypt unto this day I have even sent unto you all my servants the prophets, daily…
16th Century
Protestant
God complains of the perverse wickedness of the people—that He had lost all His labor in endeavoring to lead them to repentance, not only in one ag…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Yet they hearkened not unto me Speaking by the prophets: nor inclined their ear ; to …
Presbyterian
God shows that obedience was required of them. What God commanded was, Hearken diligently to the voice of the Lord thy God. The promise is…
13th Century
Catholic
First, the prophet sets aside their confidence in sacrifices. He reveals God’s perspective with the words, add burnt offerings to you…
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