JEREMIAH CHAPTER 12

IF GOD IS SO ANGRY, WHY HAVEN'T THINGS HAPPENED YET ? PRO. 29:16


1. Acknowledging the righteousness of God.
     A. Doesn't mean we have to understand it.
          - The tribulation period. Rev. 16:5
          - God's patience. 2 Peter 3:9
     B. It does mean that we trust whatever He does.
     C. Why do we have questions, then ?
          - Envy. Psalm 73:3

2. Why do the wicked prosper ? (Jer. 12:1-2)
     A. Their prosperity characteristics.
          - They appear happy. Mal. 3:15
          - God gave them a life and they grow.
          - They bring forth fruit (what kind ?)Matt. 7:17
          - God is near their mouth. (They are quick to acknowledge God
               in their lives.) Isaiah 29:13
          - God is far from ruling in their lives. Titus 1:16
     B. Their judgement.
          - They will suffer more. Psalm 73:18
               (Especially the religious frauds.) Luke 12:47-48