NOTES for Jer 2:1-37

Through the prophet Jeremiah, the Lord reproves His people for idolatry and lawlessness. Yet the inhabitants of the kingdom of Judah, where there were “as many gods as cities,” were hardly very distressed about this. They answer the reproofs with bewilderment: what sin is there in this? Are we able to see our own shortcomings and sins? Or do we prefer to judge others, which is much easier? To attain peace with God and our neighbors, it is very important to recognize in time that we are wrong before Him; then He will surely help us correct and renew our lives.