Some seem very eager to follow God (verse 34). They speak eloquently of their faith (Hosea 6:1–3) and exhibit much joy in believing (Matthew 13:20–21). Yet their faith never lasts. They turn to God only when their sin has painful consequences (“Whenever God slew them, they would seek him,” verse 34). For example, they may be honest, but only out of fear of being found out or from of a desire to appear moral and upright.
