Connect Ezekiel 7:13 with other scriptures about irreversible consequences of sin. Ezekiel 7:13—An Unbreakable Word “The seller will surely not return to what he has sold, even if he still lives; for the vision concerning all its multitude will not be revoked, and because of their iniquity, none will preserve his life.” • The property transaction in Judah’s collapsing economy becomes a living parable: once the deal is done, there is no reversing it. • God’s decree of judgment is just as final. When persistent rebellion hardens the heart, opportunities to repent can close forever. Snapshots of Sin’s Point of No Return • Genesis 3:22-24—Adam and Eve expelled; the way to the tree of life guarded by cherubim. • Genesis 27:33-37—Esau weeps, but Isaac’s blessing is gone. Hebrews 12:16-17 reminds us he “could bring about no change of mind.” • Numbers 20:12—Moses barred from Canaan for striking the rock; forgiven, yet consequence remains. • 2 Samuel 12:10-14—David’s sin forgiven, but the sword and the child’s death cannot be undone. • Proverbs 29:1—“A man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly be broken—without remedy.” • Jeremiah 15:6—“You have forsaken Me… therefore I will stretch out My hand against you and destroy you; I am weary of relenting.” • Matthew 12:32—Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit “will not be forgiven.” • Matthew 25:10-12—Door shut on the foolish virgins; no second entrance. • Luke 16:26—A “great chasm fixed” between the rich man and Lazarus; no crossing over. • Hebrews 6:4-6; 10:26-27—Deliberate, ongoing sin leaves “no more sacrifice.” • Hebrews 9:27—“It is appointed for men to die once, and after that comes judgment.” • Revelation 22:11—Character fixed forever at the consummation: “Let the evildoer continue to do evil… and the righteous continue to practice righteousness.” Why God Closes the Door • Holiness demands it—Habakkuk 1:13: His eyes are too pure to look on evil. • Love insists on it—Persistent sin destroys; final judgment halts the spread of corruption. • Promise guarantees it—Numbers 23:19: He is not a man that He should change His mind; His warnings are as certain as His comforts. A Season of Grace—Before It’s Too Late • Isaiah 55:6-7—“Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.” • 2 Corinthians 6:2—“Now is the acceptable time; now is the day of salvation.” • Romans 10:13—“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Living Wisely in Light of Irreversible Consequences • Treasure today’s window of repentance; tomorrow’s may never open. • Treat every warning of Scripture as certain and kind—God speaks to spare us final loss. • Anchor hope in Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12-14); cling to Him while breath remains. |
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