What lessons can we learn about God's justice from Ezekiel 35:7? Setting the Scene Mount Seir represents Edom, a nation that nursed deep, ongoing hostility toward Israel (Ezekiel 35:5). God announces judgment on this treacherous neighbor to expose both the seriousness of Edom’s sin and the unwavering righteousness of His own character. The Verse in Focus Ezekiel 35:7: “I will make Mount Seir a desolate waste and cut off from it all who come and go.” Key Observations about God’s Justice • Justice is personal and active – “I will make…” reveals that the Lord Himself carries out the verdict, not leaving retribution to chance (Isaiah 34:8). • Justice is proportionate – Edom sowed violence and hatred; God repays in like measure (Galatians 6:7). • Justice is total – “desolate waste” underscores the thoroughness of divine judgment: nothing escapes, nothing is overlooked (Obadiah 1:10–15). • Justice separates – “cut off…all who come and go” signals the halting of commerce, influence, and future prospects. Sin eventually isolates (Proverbs 11:21). • Justice vindicates the oppressed – by silencing Edom, God defends His covenant people, showing He never forgets their plight (Deuteronomy 32:36). • Justice is a warning – the devastation of Mount Seir stands as a cautionary monument to every nation and individual who resists God (Psalm 9:16). Scripture Connections • Deuteronomy 32:4 – “All His ways are justice…” • Psalm 89:14 – “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne.” • Nahum 1:3 – “The LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished.” • Romans 12:19 – “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” Encouragement for Today • God’s justice may seem delayed, but it is never denied. His timing is perfect and purposeful. • The same Lord who judges sin also preserves the righteous (Psalm 37:28). • Knowing that ultimate justice belongs to God frees believers from personal vengeance and fuels steadfast hope amid wrongdoing. |
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