By David Ettinger
There are certain passages in the Minor Prophets which seem to be directed at the United States as well as ancient Israel. Of course the U.S. was not in view back then, but how much of what was told the Israelites circa 740 B.C. applies to the U.S. in 2022?

One such passage is Hosea 4:1-6. Not every word uttered by the prophet quite fits the U.S. today, but the overall sentiment comes close enough as our moral and spiritual fiber is eroding by the day.
What do you think? Does this passage describe the U.S. of 2022 (especially the emphasized part of the last verse), or am I too much of a Gloomy Gus?
Hosea 4:1-6
Listen to the word of the Lord, O sons of Israel,
For the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land,
Because there is no faithfulness or kindness
Or knowledge of God in the land.
There is swearing, deception, murder, stealing and adultery.
They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed.
Therefore the land mourns,
And everyone who lives in it languishes
Along with the beasts of the field and the birds of the sky,
And also the fish of the sea disappear.
Yet let no one find fault, and let none offer reproof;
For your people are like those who contend with the priest.
So you will stumble by day,
And the prophet also will stumble with you by night;
And I will destroy your mother.
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being My priest.
Since you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children.
Getting There
We’re not quite there yet, but we’re getting there rapidly.
I believe our nation has exceeded the point of no return. Of course individuals will continue to come to a saving knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ daily, but I see no national revivals on the horizon. I believe that sliver of hope has come and gone.
Well, that’s the opinion of a grumpy old man. If you see things differently, please feel free to share!
Bruce Cooper
May 2, 2022
Pretty dang close. Just saying . . .
LikeLiked by 1 person
dettinger47
May 2, 2022
Very close!! Thanks, Bruce.
LikeLiked by 1 person
ken riddles
May 3, 2022
Thanks for the reminder of this passage. It applies world wide – sometimes we need God’s Word to describe in better language than we can find – all that has gone awry – so we might call out that in wrath He will remember mercy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
dettinger47
May 3, 2022
The fact that the world is still functioning is a sign of God’s mercy, but it sure does appear that the return of Christ is coming soon!
LikeLike
Lisa Beth
May 3, 2022
You are no “grumpy old man”, my friend and neither are the godly men who proclaimed the coming judgement.
Yesterday I went to the library and saw a poster for children, ‘Bilingual Drag Queen Story Hour’. Five minutes ago I read a WP post about an entire children’s movement now, with animated entertainment, catchy songs and celebrity backing – “Generation Drag”, targeting young children.
We are inventing more ways to pervert ourselves and offend our Creator. So devilish!
Without a doubt, it’s a ripening toward judgement. May God stir our hearts with courage and unction to warn and proclaim His Gospel!
LikeLiked by 1 person
dettinger47
May 3, 2022
We’re “ripening toward judgment.” So sadly true, Lisa Beth. Well said.
LikeLike
Alan Kearns
May 3, 2022
This Scottish grumpy old man agrees with you in general, for I see the UK and Scotland in that state of affairs too. Our countries need much prayer for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
dettinger47
May 3, 2022
So true, Alan. In fact, it is generally believed that the European Western nations, as well as Australia and New Zealand, are generally 5 to 7 years “ahead” of us in spurning God.
Prayer is definitely needed!
LikeLiked by 1 person
seekingdivineperspective
May 3, 2022
I think with this passage, as with every prophecy, if the shoe fits, kick yourself with it. And do what you can to reverse course.
LikeLiked by 2 people
dettinger47
May 4, 2022
Well said. I agree!
LikeLiked by 1 person