KJV ORIGINAL
But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if someone lives with integrity and does what's right and fair,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
It starts with choosing to do the right thing, even when no one's watching.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel spoke to the exiled Israelites about individual accountability for sin, challenging the common belief that children were punished for their parents' wrongs. This chapter shifts the focus from generational guilt to personal righteousness, using hypothetical examples to illustrate what a just life looks like. In verse 5, God begins describing the characteristics of a righteous person as part of this broader message.
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