When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
When someone who's been living right starts making terrible choices and dies while they're still doing those things, yeah, they're going to face the consequences of what they chose to do.
Your final choices matter more than your good reputation.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, the prophet was ministering to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time when God's people were suffering the consequences of their nation's widespread unfaithfulness. God used Ezekiel to address misconceptions about inherited guilt, emphasizing that individuals are accountable for their own actions rather than blaming their ancestors. This verse fits into a larger message where God declares that personal righteousness or wickedness determines one's fate.
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