Ezekiel 3:20 · KJV
"Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand."
King James Version
What does Ezekiel 3:20 mean? →Passage Context
18When I say unto the wicked, Thou shalt surely die; and thou givest him not warning, nor speakest to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
19Yet if thou warn the wicked, and he turn not from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul.
20Again, When a righteous man doth turn from his righteousness, and commit iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die: because thou hast not given him warning, he shall die in his sin, and his righteousness which he hath done shall not be remembered; but his blood will I require at thine hand.
21Nevertheless if thou warn the righteous man, that the righteous sin not, and he doth not sin, he shall surely live, because he is warned; also thou hast delivered thy soul.
22And the hand of the LORD was there upon me; and he said unto me, Arise, go forth into the plain, and I will there talk with thee.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond when you see someone turning away from their faith?
2
What does it mean for you to be a warning voice in your community?
3
When have you felt the weight of responsibility for others' spiritual well-being?
Life Application
relationships
Be proactive in encouraging friends and family to stay faithful. Share your concerns lovingly and openly.
faith
Reflect on your own faith journey and ensure you are not straying from righteousness. Seek accountability.
Connection to Jesus
direct teaching
Jesus teaches about the importance of warning others about sin and the consequences of turning away from righteousness.
See also: Matthew 18:15
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