What practical steps can we take to align with God's will, unlike Ezekiel 11:3? The flawed mindset exposed (Ezekiel 11:3) “ ‘Is not the time near to build houses? This city is the cooking pot, and we are the meat.’ ” (Ezekiel 11:3) The leaders felt untouchable—convinced Jerusalem would protect them like a pot shields meat from the fire. Their self-confidence blinded them to God’s warnings and led them away from His will. Recognizing and rejecting the same error • Complacency says, “I’m safe; judgment won’t reach me.” • God’s word insists, “The wise man fears and turns from evil” (Proverbs 14:16). • Our call: trade presumption for humble obedience. Practical steps to align with God’s will • Saturate your mind with Scripture – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). – Read daily, asking, “What does this passage command, promise, warn, or reveal about God?” • Invite continual heart inspection – “Search me, O God, and know my heart” (Psalm 139:23). – Keep short accounts by confessing sin the moment it’s exposed (1 John 1:9). • Embrace God’s correction instead of resisting it – “My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline” (Proverbs 3:11-12). – View trials and rebukes as evidence of His fatherly care. • Act promptly on what you learn – “Be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). – Small, immediate obedience builds a lifestyle that pleases Him. • Seek Spirit-led discernment rather than popular opinion – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart… do not rely on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5-6). – Pray before decisions; measure every option against clear biblical principles. • Stay accountable within godly community – “Let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds” (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Transparent relationships help expose blind spots, the very trap that snared Ezekiel’s hearers. Living these steps each day 1. Begin mornings with Scripture and surrender. 2. Note one actionable truth and practice it before day’s end. 3. Share victories and struggles with a trusted believer weekly. 4. Regularly evaluate attitudes: are they shaped more by culture or by God’s word? 5. Thank the Lord for every correction—He is steering you away from the pot of complacency and into the joy of His perfect will. |
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