Israel, why then do you complain that the LORD doesn't know your troubles or care if you suffer injustice?

But the people of Jerusalem said, "The LORD has abandoned us! He has forgotten us."

So the LORD answers, "Can a woman forget her own baby and not love the child she bore? Even if a mother should forget her child, I will never forget you.

LORD, look upon us from heaven, where you live in your holiness and glory. Where is your great concern for us? Where is your power? Where are your love and compassion? Do not ignore us.

The master of the house will get up and close the door; then when you stand outside and begin to knock on the door and say, 'Open the door for us, sir!' he will answer you, 'I don't know where you come from!'

But he will say again, 'I don't know where you come from. Get away from me, all you wicked people!'

For God has made all people prisoners of disobedience, so that he might show mercy to them all.

If we are rich and see others in need, yet close our hearts against them, how can we claim that we love God?