The prophet Jeremiah is giving a Divine Warning to the King of Jerusalem and his people. They have two choices before them: one leads to life, and the other leads to death. But there is no standing still, there is no wavering. Choose, and choose quickly, the path that you will take.
In a very real way, the same choice is before us today in regards to salvation: chose to stay in the city (sin) and die an everlasting death of separation and punishment in Hell and the Lake of Fire. Or, leave the city (sin) and fall on the Lord for his mercy and grace. The Lord has given the warning and the choice is yours to make.
Recently, on another pastor's blog, I read a comment to the effect that God is too merciful to have created hell. It is so sad to find people who accept God's existence, read His word and refuses to understand that He says what He means. There is never an indication otherwise. The choice is given to every one, it is fully explained and the results of our choice is spelled out. Yet, I am praying for many who have not chosen wisely. Putting it off does not cause it to disappear.
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