Stupid Vows

Jer 44:25 Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, as follows: 'As for you and your wives, you have spoken with your mouths and fulfilled {it} with your hands, saying, "We will certainly perform our vows that we have vowed, to burn sacrifices to the queen of heaven and pour out drink offerings to her." Go ahead and confirm your vows, and certainly perform your vows!'

Wow. This chapter is kind of spooky. "We will do want we have always done, because it has always worked for us," said the people. "Go ahead," said God. "But I will still bring my curses upon you."
Sounds like America to me. "We will do as we have done in the past. Look where it has gotten us." Most people seem to forget it was God who got us here, not our own efforts. Well, I guess its only fair. If we fufil our vows, so should God. But His vows consist mostly of curses for those who turn away from God. For the most part, people worship themselves now, instead of other gods. Well, its still not true worship of the only God. And there are still curses to come. Read the Book.
Fulfil your vows, but expect God to do the same.