1)
How does Hashem open their ears to Musar?
1.
Malbim: It is via poverty.
2)
Does Hashem explicitly tell them to repent?
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Rashi: No, rather, via afflictions.
2.
Malbim (10, 12): The poverty tells them to bear the test and afflictions with love, to reveal that they served Hashem without ulterior motives. Their happiness and success depends on this!
