In this message, Pastor Lloyd examines Hosea 6–7, where the Lord exposes Israel’s shallow repentance. Though the people spoke words of return, their hearts remained far from God. Pastor Lloyd emphasizes that God hates empty words and vain promises that are not followed by obedience or true transformation. Israel sought relief from consequences rather than the restoration of the relationship. Through Hosea, God makes clear that He desires steadfast love and the knowledge of God, not hollow repentance, ritual without reverence, or faith that stops at words instead of a genuinely changed heart.