But if ye say, We will not dwell in this land, neither obey the voice of the LORD your God,
But if you're like 'nah, we're not staying in this land' and decide to ignore what God is telling you,
When God gives direction, saying 'thanks but no thanks' always leads somewhere you don't want to go.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jeremiah was speaking to the remnant of Judah after the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem in 586 BC, when the people were living in fear and uncertainty. The group was considering fleeing to Egypt for protection instead of staying in the land as God had instructed through the prophet. God warned them through Jeremiah that rejecting His command to remain would bring severe consequences, as this was a time of testing their faith amid political turmoil and invasion.
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