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Hosea 8:4

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KJV ORIGINAL

They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew it not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They've been choosing their own leaders without asking me, picking princes I never approved of. Then they take their money and precious things to make fake gods — which is exactly how they'll destroy themselves.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When you ignore God's guidance and chase things that don't matter, you're setting yourself up to fall.

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This is the foolish path they choose to follow, yet their children and descendants still praise their words and follow their example. Selah.

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