2. Can You Blush?
Jeremiah 6:15

3. Can You Blush? The practices of Israel and Judah were shameful
Idolatry was shameful, yet openly practiced
(Jer. 11:13; Hos. 9:10)
Their unfaithfulness was like adultery (Jer. 3; Hos. 2:5)
Yet, they were not ashamed
They did not know how to blush (Jer. 6:15; 8:12)
A “shameless nation” (Zeph. 2:1; 3:1-5; Jer. 3:3)

4. Can You Blush? Reformation revealed how bad things had become
During Hezekiah’s reformations, Levites were ashamed
(II Chron. 30:15)
Only punishment would make them feel shame
When God punished them, they would be ashamed
(Isa. 1:28-29)
Daniel acknowledged that their guilt and punishment were deserved (Dan. 9:8)
Ezra was ashamed to address God (Ezra 9:6-7, 15)

5. Can You Blush? Sin is still shameful
Outside the church (Eph 5:11-12)
Inside the church (I Cor. 5:1-2; 6:5)
People are often not ashamed of sin
Comparing oneself to others (Luke 18:9-14)
Focusing on the good, ignoring the bad
Becoming desensitized to sin
By habit (Eph. 4:17-19; I Tim. 4:2)
By the world (Rom. 12:2; II Peter 2:7-8)

6. Can You Blush? Strong teaching and discipline may be necessary
Peter was blunt (Acts 2:36-37)
The church must act when a member refuses to repent
(II Thess. 3:14)

7. Can You Blush? We can be forgiven of our shameful actions
Our hearts must be soft enough to feel the pain of guilt
(Acts 2:37)
We must be willing and obedient
(Isa 1:18-20; Acts 3:19)
God will remember our sins no more (Heb 8:12)
Consider where sin leads (Rom 6:20-21)
How do you feel about your sins?

8. Can You Blush?
Jeremiah 6:15