“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. But like Adam they transgressed the covenant; there they dealt faithlessly with me.” (Hosea 6:6-7)
This chapter is rich. First, we see that God’s desire is for faithfulness and relationship rather than sacrifice and offerings. This reveals much about the nature of both man and God. It reveals that God is relational and thoughtful toward man. It also reveals that man is unfaithful to God and thoughtful toward himself.
Second, see that Adam is treated as a literal person, not a symbolic figure. In an apparent effort to be friendly with so-called science, it has become fashionable to view Adam as a symbolic representative of the first humans. Typically, that discussion is had around Genesis 1-2, Romans 5, and 1 Corinthians 15.
Father, please help me see the contrast between my character and yours. Then, please help me grow to be more like you. Please help me be faithful to the plain teaching of your word. Amen.
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