The harlot of Judah is "a wild ass," such as roams untamed in the wilderness. Restlessly sniffing for the scent of a male, her lust is out of control. The males of the species may spare themselves any effort, for when she is in heat she is the one who initiates the pursuit. The disgusting image of the covenant people driven with animal craving to be sexually satisfied by someone, anyone, shocks and offends. It was meant to.—Raymond C. Ortlund Jr., Whoredom (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1996), 87-88.
Where are American churches whoring about today? Under what trees do we spread our legs? What are we sniffing after? We ought not to kid ourselves. We need to understand our times and historical location. There is idolatry—whoredom!—virtually everywhere. So let's heed: "Repent! For the kingdom of God is at hand!"
2 comments:
You are dangerous.
No I'm not. I'm a PT. If I had a pulpit, then maybe I'd agree with you.
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