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Ezekiel 3:26 Β· KJV

"And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house."

King James Version

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Passage Context

24Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet, and spake with me, and said unto me, Go, shut thyself within thine house.
25But thou, O son of man, behold, they shall put bands upon thee, and shall bind thee with them, and thou shalt not go out among them:
26And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house.
27But when I speak with thee, I will open thy mouth, and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; He that heareth, let him hear; and he that forbeareth, let him forbear: for they are a rebellious house.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you feel when you are unable to speak out against wrongdoing?

2

What does it mean for you to be silenced in your faith?

3

When have you felt like a voice in a rebellious environment?

Life Application

faith

Consider ways to express your faith even when it's challenging. Find alternative methods to communicate God's truth.

courage

Pray for boldness to speak out when necessary, even if it means facing opposition.

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