False Repentance/Rebuke of God's Commands/Fall of Israel

It's hard to comprehend how the people of Israel set there and repented for their sins and ask the prophet to speak to the Lord there God for them. They even go as far as to say that they will do what ever is asked of them even if they don't like it, they say they will obey God's commands. Now when the Prophet Jeremiah goes to the Lord their God as requested he comes back with a message of hope and promise, even of blessings and a promise of death and despair for failure to do as commanded. However, the people completely rebuked God and His commands and even called Jeremiah a liar. They claim to not believe him. I believe this is just an excuse to do as they wished. 

Still after they continue to do as they wish and go to Egypt as the Lord commanded them not too. The Prophet Ezekiel told them the same thing and they blatantly refused to obey the Lord their God. The Lord continued to tell them of the destruction they had coming upon them if they  stayed in Egypt or failed to give up their worship of idols and He explained the death and destruction that would befall them and they just completely denied and rebuked God and His commands. 

I know we are looking back at a time when the prophet served as an intermediary between the people and God, just as Jesus Does for us now even more openly. Its tough to look at these people and see the lies and false repentance and ask why do they do that? Why do they Lie so blatantly? What possesses them to so openly rebuke God? If we are really honest and dig down deep we find that we have been there or are there ourselves now. I think if we really dig into the honesty of our hearts we don't wanna follow any rules or commands of no one or nothing but our own personal desires.  This ol' flesh is a selfish thing that we all must battle in our walk with Christ Jesus. Where are you? Are you new to faith? Are you stagnant in your walk? Are you or have you grown complacent? What is your position in the walk of faith in your life right now? Are you hungry? Are you Thirsty? He is there to feed and water us if we simply just obey His commands and simply do it His way (Not your own). I know I didn't realize it for years that I wanted to obey was clear, but that I was continually doing it my way and not as simple as His ways. If its not His way it is defiance and being disobedient. How are you obeying the Word of God? Are you Obeying the Word of God? Are you blatantly defiant? Why if so?

Father show me how to have a Truly Repentant Heart as you desire of me. Father help me to receive any and all correction and direction with an open heart, mind & soul. Let me receive all you have for me and grasp it fully and wholly as you desire of me. Father I wish to continually Grow and never become stagnant in my life and walk with you ever again. Give me the Wisdom I need to follow you for eternity. I ask and pray all in the precious beautiful wonderful amazing humble gracious merciful guiding loving Name above all other names Christ Jesus, Amen!