Jeremiah 5:5
Thai Bible (ERV) 2001 (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์: ฉบับอ่านเข้าใจง่าย)
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In this verse, the prophet Jeremiah is expressing his intention to speak with the leaders of society, believing they would know God's ways and judgments. However, he finds that these leaders have rejected God's teachings, breaking free from His guidance.
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Imagine you have a rule book for playing a game. The best players should know all the rules, right? But in this story, the best players have decided they don't want to follow the rules anymore. Jeremiah is sad because he thought the important people would know how to play the game correctly.
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This verse is part of the Book of Jeremiah, written by the prophet Jeremiah around the 7th century BCE. It was addressed to the people of Judah, who were facing judgment for their disobedience to God. The cultural setting was one of political instability and moral decay.
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In a modern context, this verse can be applied to situations where we might expect leaders or authority figures to adhere to ethical standards, but find that they are instead corrupt or have abandoned these standards. It encourages us to hold leaders accountable for their actions and to not assume that those in power will always act responsibly.