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Ezekiel 18:13 · KJV

"Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11And that doeth not any of those duties, but even hath eaten upon the mountains, and defiled his neighbour's wife,
12Hath oppressed the poor and needy, hath spoiled by violence, hath not restored the pledge, and hath lifted up his eyes to the idols, hath committed abomination,
13Hath given forth upon usury, and hath taken increase: shall he then live? he shall not live: he hath done all these abominations; he shall surely die; his blood shall be upon him.
14Now, lo, if he beget a son, that seeth all his father's sins which he hath done, and considereth, and doeth not such like,
15That hath not eaten upon the mountains, neither hath lifted up his eyes to the idols of the house of Israel, hath not defiled his neighbour's wife,

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to the concept of justice and punishment?

2

What does it mean for you to live a life free from exploitation?

3

When have you witnessed injustice, and how did you react?

Life Application

justice

Stand against unethical practices in your community.

integrity

Ensure your dealings with others are fair and just.

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