I

After the people of Nineveh heard Jehovah’s angry words,

they immediately repented in sackcloth and ashes.

Because they believed His words,

they were full of terror and dread and thus repented in sackcloth and ashes.

As for the people of today, although you also believe My words

and even more than that, believe Jehovah has once again come among you today,

your attitude is nothing but irreverent,

as if you were just observing the Jesus

who was born in Judea thousands of years ago

and has now descended into your midst.

II

I deeply know the deceitfulness within your hearts;

most of you follow Me out of curiosity

and have come to seek Me out of emptiness.

When your third wish for a peaceful and happy life is shattered,

then your curiosity also dissipates.

The deceitfulness that exists within each of your hearts

is exposed through your words and deeds.

To speak frankly, you’re just curious about Me, but not afraid of Me;

you don’t mind your tongues, or exercise restraint in your behavior.

Then what kind of faith do you have, really? Is it true?

III

You just use My words to dispel your worries and alleviate your boredom,

to fill up the remaining empty spaces in your lives.

Who among you has practiced My words? Who has genuine faith?

You keep shouting that God is a God who sees deep into people’s hearts,

but how is the God that you shout about in your hearts compatible with Me?

Since you shout like this, why act that way?

Is this the love you want to repay Me with?

There’s much dedication on your lips,

but where are your sacrifices and good deeds?

If it weren’t for your words reaching My ears,

how could I hate you so much?

from The Word, Vol. 1. The Appearance and Work of God. Words for the Young and the Old