Take No Pleasure in the Death of the Wicked – Ezekiel 18:23
Ezekiel is clear that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked, preferring they turn to him. That challenges me to not rejoice when the wicked die.
Ezekiel
Studies and devotionals from the book of Ezekiel
Hearing God’s Word, but Not Practicing It? – Ezekiel 33:31-32
My people come to you, as they usually do, and sit before you to hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. Their mouths speak of love, but their hearts are greedy for unjust gain. Indeed, to them you are nothing more than one who sings love songs with a beautiful voice and plays an instrument well, for they hear your words but do not put them into practice. Ezekiel 33:31-32 NIV When I read God’s word to Ezekiel here I could not help but think about myself and the church today. We gather together in our …