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Jeremiah 2:4-8

⁴ Listen to the LORD’s word, people of Judah, all you families of the Israelite household. ⁵ This is what the LORD says: What wrong did your ancestors find in me that made them wander so far? They pursued what was worthless and became worthless. ⁶ They didn’t ask, “Where’s the LORD who brought us up from the land of Egypt, who led us through the wilderness, in a land of deserts and ravines, in a land of drought and darkness, in a land of no return, where no one survives?” ⁷ I brought you into a land of plenty, to enjoy its gifts and goodness, but you ruined my land; you disgraced my heritage. ⁸ The priests didn’t ask, “Where’s the LORD?” Those responsible for the Instruction didn’t know me; the leaders rebelled against me; the prophets spoke in the name of Baal, going after what has no value.