God’s Stance On Sin….

Chapter 18 of Ezekiel summarizes God’s stance on sin and His plan of judgement. He clearly marks out that we are individually responsible for our own actions. He clearly marks out that we have the ability to chose obedience over rebellion. We are responsible if we chose repentance over irresponsibility. God will judge each of us according to our own actions. Sin destroys. When we decide to repent and turn toward God, He rewards us with a new heart and a new spirit. God doesn’t want anyone to die in their sins, or even suffer because of them. He wants us to follow Him. Why should anyone suffer and die because of their sins? What is our pride worth? Hell? Condemnation? The only reason we suffer is because of our own doing. And we stay there because of our own doing. If it weren’t true, God would’ve told us differently, wouldn’t He? We are responsible for our own actions, not anyone else. God wants a relationship with each of us, individually, so much so He’s willing to forgive. The only sin worthy of unforgiveness is the sin of pride. Don’t let pride stand in your way of doing what’s right, look what happened to Lucifer. It isn’t worth it. Sin surrounds us every single day. Our attitude towards it matters more than we think.

30 “Therefore, I will judge each of you, O people of Israel, according to your actions, says the Sovereign Lord. Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you! 31 Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? 32 I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live! Ezekiel 18:30-32