God’s word is given to us so that through it we begin to understand Him. We know that He speaks to our heart, shows us right from wrong, guides our feet on steady ground, wants our heart desire to desire Him, and wants to give our life purpose. He also gives us counsel/warning. I wonder how many times I have not listened and obeyed.
Isaiah 66:4
I also will choose harsh treatment for them
and bring their fears upon them,
because when I called, no one answered,
when I spoke, they did not listen;
but they did what was evil in my eyes
and chose that in which I did not delight.”
Proverbs 1:24
Because I have called and you refused to listen,
have stretched out my hand and no one has heeded,
because you have ignored all my counsel
and would have none of my reproof,
I also will laugh at your calamity
Psalms 81:11
“But my people did not listen to my voice;
Israel would not submit to me.
So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts,
to follow their own counsels.
Oh, that my people would listen to me