Northern Israel is described prophetically as rotten fruit. This is demonstrated by their treatment of the needy and their attitude towards the Word of God. Where it ultimately would leave them is incapable of hearing God’s voice at all.

1. The fact God takes sin more seriously than us is a mark against us.

2. God cares about what we do with our finances because it reflects our character with everything else.

3. Idolatry leaves you as empty spiritually as drinking sea water quenches thirst."