--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It was bad enough that Judah rebelled…" description: "\"“It was bad enough that Judah rebelled against God by trusting Egypt instead of trusting Jehovah, and depending on money instead of on God’s power, but..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93e/warren-w-wiersbe-2017_false-prophets_it-was-bad-enough-that-judah-rebelled-ag_2547502.jpg" --- # It was bad enough that Judah rebelled against God by… ![“It was bad enough that Judah rebelled against God by trusting Egypt instead of trusting Jehovah, and depending on money instead of on God’s power, but they even went so far as to completely reject the Word of God (vv. 8–11). God told Isaiah to make a placard that said, “This is a rebellious…” quote by Warren W. Wiersbe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93e/warren-w-wiersbe-2017_false-prophets_it-was-bad-enough-that-judah-rebelled-ag_2547502.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93e/warren-w-wiersbe-2017_false-prophets_it-was-bad-enough-that-judah-rebelled-ag_2547502.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/93e/warren-w-wiersbe-2017_false-prophets_it-was-bad-enough-that-judah-rebelled-ag_2547502.jpg) > ““It was bad enough that Judah rebelled against God by trusting Egypt instead of trusting Jehovah, and depending on money instead of on God’s power, but they even went so far as to completely reject the Word of God (vv. 8–11). God told Isaiah to make a placard that said, “This is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD” (v. 9). He carried this sign as he walked around Jerusalem, and no doubt most of the people laughed at him. The leaders did not want to hear God’s truth; they wanted “pleasant words” from the false prophets, sermons that would not”” [Warren W. Wiersbe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/warren-w-wiersbe/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The people of Judah turned away from God, trusting worldly power and wealth, rejecting divine guidance, and demanded comforting lies over truth. **In simple terms:** Judah rejected God’s word, preferring wealth and false comfort. Key Takeaway Seek truth, reject comforting lies. Themes faith obedience truth leadership Mood serious reflective Type biblical prophetic When to use this quote - religious teaching - personal reflection - community worship - ethical decision making Key Concepts spiritual rebellion false security prophetic warning Questions to Reflect On - What comforts are you accepting over truth? - How can you stand firm when others mock? 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