Jeremiah 2:36-37 - Homilies By S. Conway

The restlessness of sin.

"Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way?" etc.

I. THIS IS A COMMON COURSE OF CONDUCT IN SINFUL MEN .

II. THE REASONS FOR ADOPTING IT ARE OF VARIOUS KINDS .

1. Hope of larger gain.

2. Prospects of increased pleasure.

3. Disappointment with the way that has hitherto been tried.

4. Conscience will not be quiet in continuing the present way, etc.

III. BUT IT IS ALL OF NO AVAIL . The same wretched result is reached whichever way is taken ( Jeremiah 2:36 , Jeremiah 2:37 ).

IV. GOD IN ALL THIS IS SAYING , " LET THE WICKED FORSAKE HIS WAY , AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS ," ETC . ( Isaiah 55:1-13 .).—C.