#soap # Hosea 04 ## Title: Why People Destroy Themselves ## Scripture: (Hosea 4:6) “You have destroyed my people by failing to acknowledge me! Because you refuse to acknowledge me, I will reject you as my priests. Because you reject the law of your God, I will reject your descendants.” (NET) ## Observation: Have you ever watched someone making poor decision after poor decision and wondered why? There may be many things going on that we are unaware of, but the cure is found in Jesus. If it is due to brokenness, only Jesus can lead them to healing. If it is due to a rebellious streak, following Jesus teaches us submission to someone greater. If it is due to a lonely heart, our life is whole when it is found in Jesus. Therefore, no matter why they are on a bad path, the answer is found in fellowship with the LORD. Therefore, we destroy ourselves when we turn away from the Lord. The great thing is the opposite is also true. We start our journey toward healing when we follow Him. ## Application: Is there an area of your life that is in perpetual turmoil? Have you turned it over to the Lordship of Christ? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for bringing healing wherever You come.