And whether they listen or fail to listen- for they are a rebellious house – they will know that a prophet has been among them. Ezekiel 2:5
God commissioned Ezekiel to warn the wicked, call them to change their lives and command the righteous not to sin.
Freewill sets humanity apart from all other living creatures on earth. It is a gift of love woven into us by our Creator. He could have designed robots driven by instinct, lacking emotion, sympathy, empathy, compassion. He did not and with this freedom we have all sinned.
The Biblical narrative does not hold Ezekiel accountable for man’s response to God’s Word. God asked the prophet, His servant to obey and go, to act. It is man’s choice to respond to God’s call and turn from wicked ways. Ezekiel diligently followed God.
Your response to God’s call, whether it be salvation or righteousness, is and always will be your choice, you will answer for it, and God doesn’t accept excuses! He does not waiver in His judgement and justice. He does not change. He is worthy of the love and obedience our freewill makes possible.
Love,
Gretchen