What actions in Ezekiel 18:11 are considered sinful according to God's law?

Actions Called Sinful in Ezekiel 18:11

• Eats at the mountain shrines

 – Participates in idolatrous worship forbidden in Exodus 20:3–5; Deuteronomy 12:2–4.

• Defiles his neighbor’s wife

 – Commits adultery, violating Exodus 20:14; Leviticus 18:20.

• Oppresses the poor and needy

 – Ignores commands to protect the vulnerable (Exodus 22:21-24; Isaiah 10:1-2).

• Commits robbery

 – Breaks Exodus 20:15; Leviticus 19:13.

• Does not restore a pledge (collateral)

 – Disregards Exodus 22:26-27; Deuteronomy 24:10-13, which require prompt return of pledged items.

• Lifts his eyes to idols

 – Engages in idolatry, condemned in Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 27:15.

• Commits abominations

 – A summary label for detestable practices, including idolatry and immorality (Leviticus 18:24-30).

• Lends at interest or takes a profit

 – Violates prohibitions on usury among fellow Israelites (Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 25:35-37; Deuteronomy 23:19-20).

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Why These Deeds Are Serious

• Each act directly breaks explicit commands from the Law, showing open rebellion against God (1 Samuel 15:22-23).

• Patterned, unrepentant sin brings personal guilt and the “blood on his own head” outcome Ezekiel states (Ezekiel 18:13; Romans 6:23).

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Takeaway for Believers

God still assesses individuals by their own choices (Galatians 6:7-8). Turning from every form of idolatry, injustice, and immorality—and living by His Word—marks the path of life (Psalm 119:1-2; John 14:15).