One of the most difficult offenses for us to forgive is betrayal. The difficulty is even greater when the betrayal has been going on for an extended amount of time. That being the case, it is mindboggling to contemplate God’s compassion toward His people when we are unfaithful to Him, considering all He has done for us. God directed Hosea to marry a woman who would betray their marriage vows, thus illustrating God’s love for His people.

Hosea’s marriage was a living parable of God offering grace to people even when they are unfaithful to Him.

ESV passage Hosea 1:2-9 & 3:1-5