Jeremias 17
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Jeremias 17:5
From this statement we will refute those who suppose that the Savior was a man but not also the Son of God. For they dared with many human evils to say even this, that the Only-begotten, the firstborn of all creation, could not be God. For "cursed is one who has hope in humankind." It is evident that cursed are those who have hope in humankind. I may say that I do not have hope in people. — HOMILIES ON JEREMIAH 15:6.1
Jeremias 17:13
The "endurance of Israel" is our next subject. Just as the Savior is righteousness, truth, sanctification, so is he endurance. And there can be no way to be just without Christ, or to be holy without him or to endure without having Christ, for he is the endurance of Israel. And even if you apply these words to God, you will not in this way be impious. — HOMILIES ON JEREMIAH 17:4.2
Jeremias 17:16
"Behold, they say to me, 'Where is the word of the Lord? Let it come.' But I have not been weary of following you." Jesus says to you, "Take up your cross, and follow me," and, "Leave everything, and follow me," and, "He who does not leave behind father and mother and follow me is not worthy to be my disciple." If, then, you become such a person so as to follow Jesus in every way, and you will follow, and to the extent you do follow, you will not be weary. "For there is no hardship in Jacob, nor will distress be seen in Israel." There is no toil in following Jesus. The following itself takes away the toil. In order that we may no longer be weary, since we are weary before beginning to follow him, that is why he says, "Come to me, all who are weary and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — HOMILIES ON JEREMIAH 17:6.1