Thought for the Week

We continue with our study of Ezekiel 18 to get a wonderful picture of God. He has denied the use of an unjust proverb. People had been saying God was not fair because He was punishing them for the sins of their ancestors. Rather God said in verse 20, “The soul that sins shall die.” In other words, the person who commits sin shall be punished for the sin he commits. And conversely, the one who lives a good life shall receive blessing/reward. But, now God goes on in verse 21 to offer a hopeful thought: If the wicked shall turn from all his sins and keep My commandments and do what is lawful and...