In 2 Kings 17 God says, "They became worthless." How does God "chosen" people become worthless to God? I did not say that God did not love them, just that they have become worthless.
Worthless: Having no real value or use.
They worshiped other gods. They followed the practices of other nations. They worshiped idols. They refused to believe in the LORD, forgotten who HE IS. They despised all His warnings. The question is: Can this happen to us today? If so, what should we do to avoid being worthless to God?
They became worthless to God over time, by the acceptance of little compromises daily. Progression away from God is a slow process, but a repentant heart is instantly united with God and blessed by Him.
