Ephraim just went whichever way the wind was blowing, making a treaty with Assyria, trying to placate Egypt. All this ended up in disaster. We too can be tempted to "go with the flow". This too can end up in disaster. We need to be people who walk in step with the Spirit.
God then brings a charge against Judah. he goes right back to Jacob. Jacob was Esau's twin, and even in the womb he struggled with Esau. Later he wrestled with the angel of the Lord, seeking God's favour. If he wanted to prosper then Judah needed once again to earnestly seek the Lord, to go after God with all her energy.
There was corruption within Israel, yet they boasted that they had made money without sin. People very easily become deceived.
The Lord had devoted much effort to looking after Israel, now the nation would suffer the consequences for her disobedience.
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