They Return not unto the Lord
Hosea 7:10
And the pride of Israel testifies to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.


The life of man is a journey, and the sinner has taken the wrong road - the road which leads to destruction.

I. THE IMPORTANCE AND NECESSITY OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD. The further the sinner proceeds the nearer he approaches final ruin, and the harder it is for him to reverse his steps.

II. THE METHOD OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD. The sinner must change his view of God and his view of himself. He must repent of sin and believe the gospel

III. THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO RETURN UNTO THE LORD. There are the express directions, and the faithful promises of Heaven.

IV. THE RESULTS OF RETURNING UNTO THE LORD, To return to God is to return to holiness and happiness, to peace and hope. Truly to return to him is to remain forever in his favor and his fellowship. - T.



Parallel Verses
KJV: And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.

WEB: The pride of Israel testifies to his face; yet they haven't returned to Yahweh their God, nor sought him, for all this.




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