Though they went through the motions of inquiring of God, they did not prepare their hearts to submit to his will.
(‏ صفنيا ١ :‏ ​ ٤ -‏ ٦‏ )‏ ومع انهم سألوا الله ،‏ كإجراء ظاهري ،‏ لم يهيئوا قلوبهم للخضوع لمشيئته .‏