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Ineffectual Penitence
Jdg 2:16-23
This paragraph is an epitome of this book, which covers some 450 years, Act 13:20. Israel lacks unity and kingship; and in that reminds us of the heart of the man which has not become united under the reign of Jesus. See Jdg 17:6; Jdg 18:1. Such rites as were associated with Baal and Ashtaroth were both cruel and demoralizing; a distressing picture is given in Psa 106:34, etc., of the condition of Israel at this period. What wonder that such practices ate out the heart of the people, and left them exposed to the surrounding nations! When the blood becomes thin and impoverished, we can no longer repel the pestilence that walketh in darkness, nor the temptations that assail us at noonday!
Notice God’s great patience and pity. He was against the people when they sinned, but as soon as the groans of their misery arose, they touched Him to the quick, and He raised up a deliverer. Note Psa 106:43-44 : “Many times did He deliver them; but they were rebellious in their counsel; nevertheless He regarded their distress; and remembered his covenant.” Herein we may take heart of hope for ourselves!