God's Word offended them and caused them to stumble. It did not please them at all. They were not eager to use it as a guide for life. Jeremiah 6:10 (ESV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain...
If you believe, as I do, that the goal of ministry is the all-satisfying gladness of your people’s hearts in the glory of Christ,...