A common question among atheists and doubters is "what about those who do not hear the gospel". This really is a non-question. The problem with every man and woman on the earth is our sin. Hearing on its own does no good. Here the remnant had asked to hear the word of the Lord, wanting to know what to do. Jeremiah then gave them the word of the Lord telling them very clearly what to do, and setting out the consequences of obedience and disobedience. Yet the people then chose to disobey. They argued that Jeremiah was making it up, acting under pressure.
People say they will believe if they see a miracle. This is not true. Jesus did many miracles, yet the people still rejected Him.
It is our heart that needs to change and we need the grace of God to work in our lives.
The people thought they would escape Nebuchadnezzar by going to Egypt, but the Lord had even told them (42:11) that they did not need to fear him if they stayed in Judah. But if they fled to Egypt they would find that Babylon would attack and defeat Egypt.
Obedience to the Lord is the only route to safety.
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