“For though you wash yourself with lye,
and use much soap,
yet your iniquity is marked before me,” says the Lord Yahweh.” – Jeremiah 2:22
When I read this verse, I am reminded of the futility of trying to hide our sins from God through external actions. God sees beyond our outward appearances and knows the condition of our hearts.
Jeremiah 2:22 highlights the truth that no amount of cleansing rituals or external displays of righteousness can cover up the sins that we commit before God. As Christians, we are called to be authentic in our relationship with God, confessing our sins and seeking His forgiveness with a humble heart.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help us to be transparent before You, acknowledging our sins and seeking Your forgiveness. May we not rely on outward appearances or self-righteous actions but instead humble ourselves before You, knowing that You see and know all things. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
