Abstract
Prophetic literature offers instruction in religious affections. The term “religious affections” refers to fully integrated beliefs, emotions, and intentions. Formed through practices over time, religious affections are steadfast rather than volatile. Finally, religious affections are formed in relationship with God and community, such that they constantly reference God. Religious affections—integrated, steadfast, and Godward—are vital to whole-personed Christian faith. However, contemporary culture in the United States inculcates disintegrated, malleable emotions that are easily swayed by consumerist advertising or simply overwhelmed by the constant onslaught of stimuli. The words of the prophets present a bimodal pedagogy of affections. Participating in the pathos of God, the prophets shatter apathy. Announcing the judgment of God, the prophets reject malformed affections that are fickle or idolatrous. In the same movements of participation and judgment, the prophets model well-formed religious affections that are integrated, steadfast, and Godward.
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