Friday, September 19, 2025

Jeremiah 23

 

The delusion of our day.

Verse 28 contrasts the dreams of the prophets with the word of God. The idea that one has ultimate authority and the other doesn't. It reminds me of what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 14 about one prophecying and the other judging. What do they use to judge? The word of God. 

There is also a multitude of prophets and prophetic announcements in Judah. The consequence of false prophesying is unutterable confusion and ultimately the loss of the word of authority" (G. Campbell Morgan). It reminds me of the world today, where anyone can find "experts" to prove anything they want to prove. Ultimately, today, each person can embrace the delusional idea that "I'm always right." There is no ultimate recognized authority except for the Christian, and that is the Word of God. 


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