 As a pastor, Dr. McGee no doubt understood and appreciated what a difficult balance it was to combine compassion and truth-telling. You'll hear it in his voice. Now let's ask the Lord to guide us as we open our Bibles to the book of Jeremiah. Heavenly Father, thank you for the privilege of opening your word. We ask that you'd give us tender hearts to hear you speak and then the courage to do what you ask. In Jesus' most precious name, amen. Amen.