Ezekiel 15 & 16 -- Useless To Argue With God

These chapters read like a transcript from a criminal trial.  God, as prosecutor, lays out all the evidence, of which there is no doubt at all.  He describes the requirements and punishments of the Law.  Israel (Judah) is plainly guilty.  There’s no room to claim exceptions, such as insanity.  It’s clear that Judah knew what she was doing and there was even premeditation.  It was an open and shut case.

My commentary added these points:

“Whenever God’s people turn from His Word and become satisfied with substitutes, they are indeed headed for failure …

Privilege brings responsibility, and responsibility brings accountability …

We must see here not only the dark background of Israel’s wickedness, but also the bright light of God’s love and grace …

Having described their sins, the Lord then defended His sentence.  He not only knew what they had done, but He saw in their hearts why they had done it …

First, the nation had forgotten what the Lord had done for them … Second, they failed to understand the enormity of their sins …

The people of Judah made the citizens of Samaria and Sodom look righteous!  What a terrible indictment against God’s chosen people!”

Father, it’s so important today that we as Christians understand how we can become disconnected from You and let the world creep in.  When we do, we lose our witness and actually cause people to turn from you instead of bringing them to you.  Please keep us aware of this and remind us that privilege with You does bring responsibility, and therefore accountability.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford