Not My Words, but His
God gives a very serious word to speak to the Israelites. Ezekiel is told to speak both the wicked and the righteous.
This is similar in the New Testament when Jesus has commanded us to spread the gospel to everyone.
Matthew 5:14-16 ESV
[14] “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
Before we can speak to God, we have to listen. We do need to speak to others about God.
Ezekiel 3:17 ESV
[17] “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.
There are many heresies these days. This is not the gospel. These heresies take God's word and twisting it to what they want to hear. We need to hear and know the character of God and follow His word.
Reading the Bible is important and beneficial. However, we have the Holy Spirit to help us understand. The Bible was translated, revised, interpreted and redacted. The people who understand God's word the best are those who are closest to God.
If you want to understand the Bible more, check your relationship with God. Pray and draw closer to God.
John 3:16 ESV
[16] “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
God blesses us so we can bless others. It is not just to get blessings, but it is to bless others like God has blessed us.
We need to share the gospel with others. These are people, not objects or numbers. The Gospel is God's love and this what needs to be convened to others.
Genesis 12:2-3 ESV
[2] And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. [3] I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
Ezekiel 3:26-27 ESV
[26] And I will make your tongue cling to the roof of your mouth, so that you shall be mute and unable to reprove them, for they are a rebellious house. [27] But when I speak with you, I will open your mouth, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’ He who will hear, let him hear; and he who will refuse to hear, let him refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
We need to treat people in a personal way. We need to love those who do not know God. We need to follow our calling and speak God's word with love to others. We need to be real with God and others. Are we taking up the responsibility to be watchmen for God and warn people of the dangers coming and to turn back to God?
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