When the LORD first began speaking to Israel through Hosea,
he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute,
so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution…
When the LORD first began speaking to Israel through Hosea,
he said to him, “Go and marry a prostitute,
so that some of her children will be conceived in prostitution…
…be careful.
Don’t let your heart be deceived
so that you turn away from the LORD
and serve and worship other gods.
As for you, go your way until the end.
You will rest,
and at the end of the days,
you will rise again
to receive the inheritance set aside for you.
…at that time every one of your people
whose name is written in the book will be rescued.
Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky,
and those who lead many to righteousness
will shine like the stars forever.
“But that is the time to be careful!
Beware that in your plenty
you do not forget the LORD your God…
…when you have become full and prosperous…
…be careful! Do not become proud…
and forget the LORD your God…
never say to yourself,
‘I have achieved this wealth with my own strength and energy.’
Remember the LORD your God.
…just as you can identify a tree by its fruit,
so you can identify people by their actions.