At the end of his Prophecy the Lord speaks to Hosea about the four stages through which we go to be saved. It starts with judgement and damnation, the horrific reality of hell - which we deserve due to sin. We then repent and renounce not only our idols but our attempts to save ourselves. This repentance is blessed and we are assured of forgiveness and mercy freely given. Finally we flourish in God's strength as we day by day abandon our idols and walks the paths of righteousness.
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