But if the wicked turn from his wickedness, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall live thereby.
But when someone who's been doing wrong turns their life around and starts doing what's right and good, they'll actually live because of it.
It's never too late to change your story, doing right brings real life.
📚 Historical Context
Ezekiel was a prophet speaking to the Jewish exiles in Babylon during the 6th century BC, a time of great hardship after the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. In this chapter, God appoints Ezekiel as a watchman to warn the people of their responsibility for sin, while also offering hope through repentance. The verse reflects God's consistent theme in the Old Testament of justice mixed with mercy, emphasizing that personal change can alter one's fate.
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