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Guarding Speech
- Guard your speech; words can destroy relationships.
- Forgive offenses to seek love, and avoid repeating matters that alienate friends.
Consequences of Disobedience
- Jeremiah's 40+ years of preaching about Jerusalem's fall went unheeded, leading to destruction.
- Zedekiah's weakness and refusal to surrender resulted in brutal consequences, including his sons' deaths and his blinding.
Jeremiah's Choice
- Nebuchadnezzar's captain, Nebuzaradan, recognized Jeremiah's stance and offered him a choice: exile with comfort or staying in Jerusalem.
- This highlights Jeremiah's unusual position, seemingly aligned with the Babylonians due to his calls for surrender.