You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
These false prophets deceive you with lies spoken in God's name, yet by the word of truth you may undeceive yourselves if you will. The dreams they offer are dreams you desired, dreams you caused to be dreamed, for you love to be flattered, and when you speak smoothly to your prophets, they speak smoothly back to you. Do not build your hope on their foundation; build instead on what God Himself now gives you.
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Commenting on Jeremiah 29:8-14
When persons seek the Lord aright, they always find Him, a God who hears prayer, a God in Christ, bestowing favors and granting His presence. They must seek Him in Christ, the only way to the Father, under the Spirit's guidance, with faith, fervency, diligence, and earnest desire. Searching with all your heart means integrity and sincerity of soul, as men search for hidden treasure.
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God commands the exiles to settle Babylon for the long term: build houses, plant gardens, marry, multiply. Seek the welfare of the city where you are captive and pray for it, because your safety depends on its safety. This is not hope in Chaldean collapse but obedience to His present will. The false prophets who promise quick deliverance speak lies; He has not sent them.
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Commenting on Jeremiah 29:4-14