"'Woe to the obstinate children,' declares the Lord. 'Thos who carry out plans that

The grandeur of humans lies not only in their capacity for partnership with God in his earthly purposes, but also in their freedom contemplate an execute planning without reference to God at all. This Scripture acknowledges the latter option has been exercised by the people of Judah. God, however, does not rest content with our poor choices. He follows us around appealing to us to reconsider.