Así dice el todopoderoso Dios de Israel: ‘No les presten atención a esos que andan asegurando que no voy a destruir esta ciudad porque aquí está mi templo. Al contrario, hagan lo siguiente: ’Mejoren su conducta, sean justos los unos con los otros, traten bien a los refugiados, a las viudas y a los huérfanos; hagan justicia al inocente y adórenme solo a mí. Si no lo hacen, les irá mal; pero si lo hacen, vivirán por siempre en este país, el cual di a sus antepasados.
¿Qué significa esto?
God, speaking through Jeremiah, tells the people to change their ways and behaviors. If they do, He promises they can continue to live in their land. The key message is that true repentance leads to God's continued blessing.
Explicado para niños
Imagine you have a favorite playground, but you and your friends have been acting badly there. Your parents tell you that if you change how you play and treat others better, you can keep playing there. God is like those parents, saying that if we do better, we can stay in our home.
Contexto histórico
Jeremiah wrote this around 627-585 BCE, when Judah was facing threats from Babylon. The message was to the people of Judah, warning them to change their ways before it was too late. The cultural setting was one of religious and political corruption.
Aplicación para hoy
A modern scenario could be a company facing financial trouble due to unethical practices. If the company changes its ways and conducts business honestly, it could regain trust and survive. This verse encourages us to face and correct our wrongs.