What qualities did Noah, Daniel, and Job share according to Ezekiel 14:14? \Setting the Scene: Ezekiel 14:14\ “Even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by their righteousness, declares the Lord GOD.” \The Shared Quality: Genuine Righteousness\ • God singles out one trait that placed these men in a class by themselves: righteousness • This righteousness was personal—“they could save only themselves” • It was recognized by God, not merely assumed by people \Righteous Snapshots from the Rest of Scripture\ • Noah – “Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation; Noah walked with God.” (Genesis 6:9) – By faith he “condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.” (Hebrews 11:7) • Daniel – “Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself.” (Daniel 1:8) – His enemies “could find no grounds for accusation or evidence of corruption, because he was trustworthy.” (Daniel 6:4) • Job – “This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.” (Job 1:1) – The LORD later affirmed, “My servant Job… speaks what is right.” (Job 42:7) \What Their Righteousness Looked Like\ • Trusting God when the entire culture went the other way (Noah) • Holding firm to holiness under political pressure and pagan rule (Daniel) • Maintaining integrity and reverence amid catastrophic personal suffering (Job) • Living faith that produced obedience (James 2:17; Hebrews 11:33) • Serving as intercessors and witnesses to their generation (2 Peter 2:5; Daniel 9:3–19; Job 42:10) \Why Their Example Matters\ • God still honors personal righteousness grounded in faith (Romans 3:21–22) • Cultural collapse, hostile governments, or intense suffering are no excuses for compromise • True righteousness is visible to God even when unnoticed—or opposed—by society \Takeaway\ Noah, Daniel, and Job shared a righteousness that stood firm in the face of judgment, exile, and affliction. God saw it, commended it, and held it up as the gold standard for every generation. |
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