And Ephraim is like a silly dove, without understanding: they call unto Egypt, they go to Assyria. When they shall go, I will spread my net upon them; I will bring them down as the birds of the heavens; I will chastise them, as their congregation hath heard. (Hosea 7:11, 12 ASV)
Are we like the Israelites, running around looking for own way? We cry out to God when our trouble comes and we know we're overwhelmed. God wants us obey and worship him all the time. He has asked us to obey. We show our love by following his son Jesus.
If ye love me, ye will keep my commandments. (John 14:15 ASV)
We have the warning that we could get caught up in good works and focusing on what we think God needs for us to do without returning to his message, the teaching He gave us. Let's all strive not to be like those hard workers that are condemned when judgement comes, even though they had many good works.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (Matthew 7:21-23 ASV)
