Break Quote by Jeremiah
“If at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom, that I will pluck up and break down and destroy it, and if that nation, concerning which I have spoken, turns from its evil, I will repent of the evil that I intended to do to it. And if at any time I declare concerning a nation or a kingdom that I will build and plant it, and if it does evil in my sight, not listening to my voice, then I will repent of the good which I had intended to do to it.”
About This Quote
Source Biblical Book: Jeremiah, Chapter 7, verses 3‑4, 1970s
Promises to destroy or build a nation are conditional on its moral behavior; repentance follows misaligned intentions.
In simple terms: Intentions depend on outcomes; adjust actions accordingly.
Key Takeaway
Align deeds with moral outcomes.
Themes
justice
repentance
intentionality
leadership
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
philosophical
When to use this quote
- governance
- community leadership
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we assess a nation's moral direction?
- When should we change our plans?
A Different Perspective
Predicting future behavior is uncertain.
