Hosea 11:7-9 reveal to us that despite their sin, God is compassionate towards his people.  While they are bent towards turning away from the Lord, the heart of God is bent towards compassion towards his people not wrath.

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Resources:

Hosea 11:1-9

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund

Hosea and Joel by Duane A. Garrett

The Heart of Jesus by Ray Ortlund

The Book of Hosea by Mark F. Rooker in The World and the Word