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NASB | Isaiah 29:13 ¶ Then the Lord said, "Because this people draw near with their words And honor Me with their lip service, But they remove their hearts far from Me, And their reverence for Me consists of tradition learned by rote, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Isaiah 29:13 ¶ Then the Lord said, "Because this nation approaches [Me only] with their words And honors Me [only] with their lip service, But they remove their hearts far from Me, And their reverence for Me is a tradition that is learned by rote [without any regard for its meaning], |
Bible Question: hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart.i am doing a personal study on that subject any one has some thoughts? |
Bible Answer: It's reciprocal: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8). What a blessed thought! ..... Note the reciprocity at play between the errant son and his father in Jesus' parable of the lost son, Luke 15:11-32. ....... "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land" (2 Chronicles 7:14). Originally given to Solomon regarding Israel, this promise applies still to everyone who will call on the Lord in repentance and faith. As in days of old, God stands in loving readiness today to hear the prayers of a penitent people and to draw near to them who draw near to Him. ...... Jesus said, "Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20). ....... I pray that in these verses you will be able to find additional illumination to your study of your chosen topic. --Hank |