Zechariah 7

Commentary

Zechariah 7 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of justice and righteousness in the lives of God's people. The chapter begins with a question from the people of Bethel, asking if they should continue to fast and mourn for the destruction of Jerusalem. The Lord responds by telling them that they should not fast for the destruction of Jerusalem, but rather for the sins of their own hearts. He then goes on to explain that justice and righteousness are more important than fasting and mourning. The Lord then speaks to the people of Israel, telling them that they have not been obedient to His commands. He tells them that they have been more concerned with their own desires than with justice and righteousness. He then goes on to explain that if they will turn back to Him and obey His commands, He will be merciful and forgive them. The chapter ends with a warning to the people of Israel. The Lord tells them that if they do not turn back to Him and obey His commands, He will bring judgment upon them. He warns them that if they do not turn back to Him, they will suffer the consequences of their disobedience. Zechariah 7 is a powerful reminder of the importance of justice and righteousness in the lives of God's people. It is a reminder that God is a God of justice and righteousness, and that He will not tolerate disobedience. It is a reminder that if we do not turn back to Him and obey His commands, we will suffer the consequences of our disobedience.