Solid Joys Daily Devotional Fear and Hope in God’s Jealousy
Oct 16, 2025
The discussion dives deep into God's jealousy, revealing how it stems from deep love and commitment. Adultery imagery highlights the seriousness of turning away from the divine, using vivid language to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness. A warning resonates: chasing other loves leads to harm. Yet, there’s hope for the faithful, as God's jealousy provides comfort and protection for those who remain steadfast. Ultimately, it's a striking contrast of divine wrath for the unfaithful and refuge for those who uphold their covenant.
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God’s Jealousy As Spiritual Adultery
- John Piper warns that God is infinitely jealous for the honor of his name and responds with terrible wrath when hearts go after other things.
- This jealousy is likened to a spouse's fury toward adultery, showing the severity of idolatry.
Ezekiel’s Harsh Illustration
- Ezekiel’s imagery describes Israel judged as women who commit adultery, stripped, stoned, and cut to pieces with swords.
- Piper uses this example to urge listeners to heed the warning about forsaking God for deceptive attractions.
Keep Covenant Vows To Christ
- Listen to the warning and keep your vows to forsake all others and cleave only to Christ for His honor.
- Become a faithful covenant partner and live as a stranger and exile in the world to find comfort in God’s jealousy.
