Jeremiah's Temple Sermon
Chapters 7 and 8 bring us Jeremiah's Temple Sermon. He stands in the gates of the temple and commits treason.
The monarchy had managed to co opt the theology of the Temple. The predominant teaching at that time was that the great Covenant was unconditional. God would love the people of Judah, no matter what. It did not matter what they did. It did not matter how unfaithful the people were. God was unchanging in his dedication to them.
Does this sound familiar? Of course it does. Such preaching is common today: it does not matter what you do, God loves you.
On its face, there is really no problem with this theology, this teaching. Doesn't it portray a loving, dedicated deity? Yes, but love and dedication should never be a precursor to predatory behavior or self destruction - Jeremiah accuses the people of both.
Love and Peace? Great! But beware the one gathering crowds with these words while holding a gun.
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