The Customs of the Heathen People are Vain: Jeremiah 10 Reframe. BibleStudyMinistry.com. Listen to the word that the LORD ALMIGHTY speaks to you, O house of Israel.
This is what the Sovereign LORD says, “Do not learn the ways of the heathen people, neither be terrified by the signs of the heavens even though the nations are terrified by them. Because the customs of the heathen people are vain and worthless.
They do things like go to the forest and cut down a tree by the hands of a craftsman with an ax. They take the tree home and adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with a hammer and nails so that it stands upright.
The Greatness of the LORD ALMIGHTY
Like scarecrows in a cornfield, their idols cannot speak; they must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them because they cannot do any harm and neither can they do any good.”
What intelligence, what intel the LORD has given; there is non like You O LORD of Host. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power, who is like the Most-High? Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due!
Among all the wise men of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You, O Sovereign LORD. But they are altogether senseless, brutish, and foolish; they are instructed and taught by worthless idols made of wood.
The True Elohim of the Whole Earth
Hammered silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz; it is the work of a craftsman from the hands of a goldsmith. Their clothing is blue and purple, all fashioned by skilled workers.
Nevertheless, the LORD ALMIGHTY is the true Ruler, He is the true Elohim; He is the living Power and eternal King. The earth shakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.
This is what you are to tell them, “The rulers that did not make heaven or earth will perish from this earth and from under these heavens.” The MOST-HIGH Elohim has made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.
Brutish and Foolish
When He thunders, He utters His voice, and the waters in the heavens roar, and He causes the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth. He sends lightning with the rain and brings the wind from His storehouses. Everyone is senseless and brutish and void of knowledge.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. His molten images are a fraud; they have no power, not even one breath in them. They are vanity and a work of errors to be mocked; in the time of their visitation, they will perish.
The portion of Jacob is not like these, because their Ruler (God) is the Maker of all things. Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; the LORD of Hosts is His name. Gather up your belongings from this land, for those of you who live under siege.
My Sons Have Departed from Me
Because this is what the Sovereign LORD says, “See, at this time I will sling out the inhabitants of the land and bring distress on them so they can be captured.” Woe to me because of my brokenness; my wound is grievous!
But I said, “This is truly my sickness and I must bear it.” My tent is destroyed and all its ropes are snapped. My sons have departed from me and are gone. I have no one left to pitch my tent or set up my curtains.
For the pastors have become brutish and senseless; they do not seek the LORD of Hosts. Therefore they have not prospered and all their flocks are scattered. Listen; the sound of a report is coming. There is great commotion from the land of the north.
Pour Your Wrath on the Nations
The cities of Judah will be made a desolation, they will become a den of dragons and jackals. O LORD ALMIGHTY, I know that a man’s way is not his own. No one who walks directs his own steps.
O LORD my Father, correct me with justice and judgment and not with Your anger, or else You will bring me to nothing. Pour Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You and on the families that do not call on Your name.
Because they have devoured Jacob; they have consumed Israel and finished him off. They have devastated his homeland.
Chapter Remarks
Jeremiah 10 is a brilliant chapter where the ALMIGHTY Creator reveals so much to His children. The first five verses highlight a custom that is practiced all over the world. It happens every year towards the end of the European calendar year.
Ironically, the Sovereign LORD of Host spoke to the house of Israel warning them NOT to do this. He said learn not the way of the heathen people (the nations) and do not be terrified by the signs in the heavens.
The LORD of Hosts says the customs of the people are vain/worthless. Then the prophet, by the LORD of hosts proceeds to describe a man going to the forest, chopping down a tree, decking it with silver and gold, and standing it up so it doesn’t fall.
The Customs of the People
Have you guessed what custom and practice this is yet? Sure you have, it is what we call “Christmas” today. In the old days, it was known as the winter solstice.
We wrote a book over a decade ago titled, “I’m Not Trying to Ruin Your Christmas, But: A Few Reasons You Should Skip Christmas This Year!”
It was not the best seller we hoped for, but it was a thorough review and detail about customs many people practice in the name of the LORD.
Customs Dedicated to Idols
After reading Jeremiah 10:1-5 and this book mentioned, many “Christians” certainly omitted the tree, but may have continued to celebrate the “Holiday.”
The MOST-HIGH truly banished both of them and would that we avoid it all as it is a day dedicated to idols and false gods. From verses 6 through 13, the LORD ALMIGHTY refocuses the chapter on His great power.
He reclaims any glory attempted to be taken or given to another. These idols did not create the heavens and the earth, the Maker of Israel did; never forget it. Anyone teaching otherwise is foolish and brutish, they have no sense and are vain just like their idols.
Sling Them Out of the Land
We would apologize for the harshness, but the scripture is bearing itself. All the gods of the earth are idols and vain; they have no breath, they cannot walk or talk. The portion of Jacob is not like them; the LORD ALMIGHTY of Israel created all things.
The chapter concluded with the LORD instructing the wise of Judah to gather their belongings and hit the road because He will fling or sling them out of the land and distress them along the way. Why?
It is because they would not serve Him in truth, joyfulness, and sincerity. Jeremiah then begs the ALMIGHTY to have mercy in correcting him, but pour His fury and wrath on the nations that don’t know Him and the families of the earth that do not call on His name.
All Nations Will Get It, But First Israel
It is because the nations have eaten up Jacob and consumed him bitterly. The thing is the LORD ALMIGHTY has poured out His fury on the nations that know Him not and call not upon His name.
He just began with the house of Israel; the rest of the nations will have their visitation also. LISTEN to the PROPHETS; get yourself and your house ready right now because it is coming. Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Praise ye the Sovereign LORD of Hosts.
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We’re grateful for you and pray you’ve been edified in the name of the Word of ELOHIM. We pray peace, blessings, and healing over you and your household and we pray the blessings of the Holy Spirit for the fullness of the Gospel to be presented to you.
CHRIST came and said, “Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. His disciples asked, “Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” This reminds us the LORD ALMIGHTY said, “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.
This whole thing is about the Kingdom of ELOHIM. Each of us will find ourselves on one side of His Kingdom, and it is drawing nearer than many of us can actually perceive. If you have any questions, leave them in the comment section or contact us @ our contact page.
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Easter is an abomination because it’s a pagan tradition of worshipping a fertility goddess hence the eggs and the rabbit.. also, can you not address the lies of science and the thought that we are saved by faith alone and repentance isn’t eminent? How about fearing gods wrath or accepting abominable sins as forgivable? I’ve come to the realization that everything I was taught was a lie starting with space, not fasting in the lord, not eating unleavened bread or keeping the sabbath and I was also never told that I must seek and will meet him through fasting and prayer. Which, I’ve now given up all deceptions of this world and study only his teachings and protect my pineal gland at all costs. I starve a lot bc everything is bioengineered and I’m so ready for Jesus to save me from this wretched sleeping spineless flock.
Thank you many years ago I was sitting on my sofa complaining about Christmas but it was that week the Lord brought me to this verse in Jeremiah and I cried . I asked the Lord for forgiveness. Since then God has even sent Jewish Christian ministers to teach about the true meaning of Christmas – what’s behind it . Also know about this pastor who was once a satanist and he also has given teaching of the satanic rituals of Christmas . According to Jewish Rabbis , Christ was born in the spring – they believe it was March 20 according to the oldest Bible /Dead Sea Scrolls. One more thing Christ never told us to celebrate His birthday! He said we should get baptize ! He said we should break bread (Holy communion). He said that we should preach the Gospel & do the works He did . We are to be Christ-like ! And one thing I have always kept is when He said we must come
Out of the world and not be like the world or follow their traditions ! The devil is a liar and deceiver ! We just continue to pray and ask the Lord for His Holy Spirit to lead us to all truth ! We need discernment more than ever ! Eyes to see and ears to hear ! We need to test the spirits !
Thank you, Nicole, Glory to our Eternal Father.
I learned about Christmas and Easter being pagan. Yet can’t convince my grown children to stop celebrating these pagan holidays. My grandchildren enjoy all the gifts and candy and traditions that come with the such observances. So I’m the killjoy who doesn’t want any part of these lies. Yet I’m no great example of following Gods commandments. So because I still curse and smoke and don’t go to Sunday worship church. Because Sunday is not the sabbath. Yet I love and believe in Jesus and know that he died for us all for the remission of sin. This is a Huge deal! And He lives!!!! I’ve been baptized and still repent of my sins. Yet I am still a sinner. And his word say’s Ye must be born again so I’m a back slider who doesn’t abide strictly, endangering myself to hell. God have mercy upon me, May Jesus have mercy upon me!
Theresa, thank you. Allow yourself to forgive yourself and then you will have more mercy on your children and allow them to come to the wisdom of the pagan days as you have. All will be well. Remain faithful.
Minister Koko