Hosea’s book ends with a call to be read so that the wise can “realize these things” and the discerning can “understand” the information and instruction recorded in this prophetic book. The hearing of this book will separate the righteous from the rebellious. The power of the Word of God
is self-evident in the fact that it will call and transform the wise, the discerning and the righteous.
But, the Word of God will also allow itself to be rejected by the rebellious so that they can stumble
in darkness. These words of God judge men’s hearts and reveals their attitudes, their intentions and their motives to make the discerning wiser and those who despise truth more rebellious because:

“The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” - Hebrews 4:12

The principles and practice of these verses are heard in the writing of Daniel as he records
the words of the angelic figure clothed in linen during his final vision:

“Many will be purified, made spotless and refined, but the wicked will continue to be wicked. None of the wicked will understand, but those who are wise will understand.”
- Daniel 12:10

Consider yourself fortunate if Jesus’ words concerning this very topic apply to you:

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” – Matthew 11:15; Mark 4:9; Luke 8:8

“All human discoveries seem to be made only for the purpose of confirming more and more strongly the truths contained in the Sacred Scriptures.”
– Sir William Herschel