Zephaniah called his people to repentance. Body I. Judgment on Judah A Israel was constantly rebelling against God. They were drifting into idol worship. You can not serve two masters. Mixed allegiances do not work.
Nobody wants a half-hearted believer or servant.
God wants us to be hot and NOT cold or luke-warm. God put them in their place. The prophesies of blessings. All will be blessed if faithful. We need to be calm before and after the storms of life.