Jeremiah 10 - 13

God warns His people about putting their trust in false idols.  The worship practices of the Gentile nations was not to be the pattern for Jewish worship.  Other nations served gods of their own making; Israel was to serve the God that made them.  Israel had not kept the covenant sworn to God in the days of Moses, so God would keep His promises regarding the punishment and correction their actions deserved.  Jeremiah questions God concerning the wicked who seem to prosper.  God answers that He will take revenge on His enemies.  None will escape the judgment they deserve.  His withholding of immediate punishment is one further sign of His great love and mercy towards those who do not deserve it.