THE REASONS WHY JONAH FELT DISPLEASED EXCEEDINGLY AND VERY ANGRY. 1. A fear of the consequences from Israelites. Israel frequently turned on men of God, Acts 7:52, Jer 37:11-21. Jeremiah opposed the political thinking of the day and endangered his life as a result. Carnal men see only carnal answers to their needs. 2. A misplaced sense of patriotism. Jonah had a compassion for his land, "my country", verse 2. Jonah's ministry would be seen as a betrayal of the nation, especially because Israel was in a state of rebellion against God, 2 Kings 14:23-29. It was a time of national and political revival as prophesied by Jonah but the delivering of Nineveh was not in keeping with carnal Israel's hopes. His actions would be seen as contrary to the need of the times. 3. A foolish questioning of providence. Jonah challenged the wisdom of God. Common today! When men refuse the counsel of God's Word and push forward on the basis of their understanding that is what they do. Present policies in Ulster are based upon this form of thinking.