How did a people whose lives were filled with godly things missed God terribly?
When godly things - beliefs, traditions, rituals, customs etc turn self oriented and intolerant, they harden our hearts. Bypassing their directive function, they glorify themselves. They stand for power, and religion. They offer benefits, create a world of religion which is 'only true, and only holy.' Holiness is sought and experienced in closed chamber. All outside this chamber is condemned to be sinners.
Without personalizing the goodness and justice of God, we cannot love God. The 'fear of the lord' is seen not in god-full life, but in a heart and mind of humility, gratitude, and generosity. That is why love of god is inseparable from love of neighbours.
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