No, it is something very near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, to do it. The Choice Before Israel.
You planted them; they have taken root, they flourish and bear fruit as well. You are upon their lips, but far from their thoughts.
And whether they hear or resist—they are a rebellious house—they shall know that a prophet has been among them.
My people come to you, gathering as a crowd and sitting in front of you to hear your words, but they will not act on them. Love songs are on their lips, but in their hearts they pursue dishonest gain.
But when it comes—and it is surely coming!—they shall know that there was a prophet among them.
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.
For if you had believed Moses, you would have believed me, because he wrote about me.
“My brothers, children of the family of Abraham, and those others among you who are God-fearing, to us this word of salvation has been sent.
Nor is it across the sea, that you should say, “Who will cross the sea to get it for us and tell us of it, that we may do it?”
See, I have today set before you life and good, death and evil.