Jer 29:7 | MHM | STEP | v. 7 : God instructs them to seek the peace and prosperity of the city where they live. They should pray for Babylon and do good for it, because their own well-being depends on the peace of the place where they live. Even though Babylon is not their true home, they should work for its good and trust God to care for them. This teaches that God’s people should be good citizens, wherever they are .

‏ Jeremiah 29:7

v. 7: God instructs them to seek the peace and prosperity of the city where they live. They should pray for Babylon and do good for it, because their own well-being depends on the peace of the place where they live. Even though Babylon is not their true home, they should work for its good and trust God to care for them. This teaches that God’s people should be good citizens, wherever they are .