How can we apply the warning in Ezekiel 28:20 to modern-day society? The Verse in Focus “Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying,” (Ezekiel 28:20) Recognizing the Weight of God’s Word - God speaks with authority; His message is not optional. - Every revelation that “comes” carries accountability for the hearer (Luke 6:46–49). - The literal arrival of God’s word to Ezekiel reminds us that Scripture is God’s living voice today (Hebrews 4:12). A Warning Against Spiritual Deafness - Sidon’s fate (vv. 21–23) shows what happens when a society ignores divine correction. - The danger is subtle: indifference, not merely open rebellion (Proverbs 1:24–31). - Silence toward God’s word invites judgment just as surely now as it did then. How to Apply the Warning in Today’s Culture • Cultivate a listening posture – Daily, unhurried exposure to Scripture (Psalm 119:105). – Expectation that God will confront, comfort, and command. • Test cultural voices by God’s voice – Media, education, and policy must be filtered through biblical truth (Isaiah 8:20). • Act on what we hear – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). – Personal obedience precedes cultural impact. • Call nations to account – Speak prophetic truth about justice, life, marriage, and worship (Micah 6:8). – Love sinners while naming sin, as Ezekiel did with Sidon. • Intercede for communities – Pray that leaders and citizens heed Scripture before judgment falls (1 Timothy 2:1–4). • Hold fast to the hope of restoration – God promises safety and flourishing for those who return to Him (Ezekiel 28:25–26). Scripture Reinforcements - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 – The profitability and sufficiency of all Scripture. - John 12:48 – The word Christ spoke will judge on the last day. - Romans 15:4 – Scripture written beforehand instructs and encourages us. Living It Out Together 1. Families: read a chapter aloud each evening, discussing direct applications. 2. Churches: preach entire books verse by verse to model reverence for every word. 3. Workplaces: form small groups that study biblical ethics for business decisions. 4. Community engagement: write letters, vote, and volunteer in ways that mirror God’s revealed standards. Hope within the Warning - Judgment is real, yet so is God’s desire to “be glorified” among people who repent (Ezekiel 28:22). - When society honors His word, the result is security, productivity, and peace (v. 26). |
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