Hosea 1-6

It took me about 20 minutes to read this passage. God not only directed Hosea to live in a relationship that was a reflection of Israel's unfaithful life toward God. The Message sums up God's judgment on Israel in 6:11 "You've been sowing wild oats. Now it's harvest time." We can't expect to live a wreckless life with out a wreck. We should anticipate a life that is full of the fruits of our lifestyle; holy or wicked. We can't speak the name of God and claim him as our own while we ignore his standards and reject his calls for obedience. That was Hosea's message to Israel, and God's message to 21st century believers.
Stuart