“From the least to the greatest, all are greedy for gain; prophets and priests alike, all practice deceit.  They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious.  ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.  Are they ashamed of their loathsome conduct?  No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush.  So they will fall among the fallen; they will be brought down when I punish them, ” says the Lord.  This is what the Lord says:

“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.  But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.’  I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen to the sound of the trumpet!’  But you said, ‘We will not listen.’  Therefore hear, O nations; observe, O witnesses, what will happen to them.  Hear, O earth: I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their schemes, because they have not listened to my words and have rejected my law.  What do I care about incense from Sheba or sweet calamus from a distant land?  Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please me.”  Jeremiah 6:13-20

Who will stand, chancing all, casting your lot for the Lord?  To speak out now carries repercussion.  Although, we do not wish to offend, it is impossible for people to hear the truth if we refuse to speak clearly.  This is the important time of decision and subsequent action.  We all know what is right, but many will simply stand there knowing fully, just as did Adam that we are in conflict with God’s direction.  Shall we squander the opportunity to choose rightly?  Will we listen to the voices of those whom we fear need impressing or follow God’s Law, walking the ancient paths?  Will we listen to the Words that shine above the din or turn our ears from the hearing and forget about the doing?  The Bible says, it is impossible to please God without faith.  Do we know how to get it and what to do or not do that pleases God?  Do we?