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What does the Bible say about the temporary nature of earthly cities?

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The Bible teaches that earthly cities are fleeting and not lasting, contrasting with the eternal city promised to believers.

Scripture warns against placing our hope in the material and temporary aspects of this world. In Psalm 49:10-11, it reflects on the folly of thinking that wealth and status can offer security, as all will ultimately perish. This is reiterated in 2 Peter 3:10, where the elements of the earth will melt away. Such passages lead us to a sober realization that earthly cities and possessions are transient, making it vital for believers to seek what lasts—the heavenly city whose foundations are established by God. Our focus must shift away from temporal pursuits to the eternal significance of God's kingdom.
Scripture References: Psalm 49:10-11, 2 Peter 3:10

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