HOSEA 10

ISRAEL WILL BE BROUGHT TO SHAME FOR THEIR SELFISHNESS AND SIN 

God continues His message of warning regarding Israel’s impending fate. Because of their ongoing sin and idol worship, Israel will be broken down and brought to shame. As Israel’s wealth grows, so does their reliance on their own strength, leading them further from God.

Much earlier, in 1 Samuel 8:7, the Israelites rejected God as their ruler and desired a human king like the other nations. During Hosea’s time, they are repeating this pattern by rejecting authority and making empty promises.

Hosea laments Israel’s squandered potential. Instead cultivating faithfulness and righteousness, the Israelites created a culture of lies and injustice. Because they have trusted only in their selfish ways, Israel will be cut off and separated from God’s divine protection.