I will give them a single purpose in life: to honor me for all time, for their own good and the good of their descendants.

For God's promise was made to you and your children, and to all who are far away---all whom the Lord our God calls to himself."

If you try to grow crops, the soil will not produce anything; you will be a homeless wanderer on the earth."

You are driving me off the land and away from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth, and anyone who finds me will kill me."

There are many who pray: "Give us more blessings, O LORD. Look on us with kindness!"

You will help me, because I do what is right; you will keep me in your presence forever.

It is because of your sins that he doesn't hear you. It is your sins that separate you from God when you try to worship him.