Ezekiel 1-4
The Lord makes a statement to the prophet, Ezekiel, that I believe we Christians would do well to heed: “But if you do warn the wicked and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sins; but you will have saved yourself.” Why do I think this is significant? It is my sincere conviction that we have an obligation to try and bring the lost to Jesus. If they are living a wicked, sinful life, we are to be leading them to repentance. When we are silent, it is like giving tacit approval for their behavior. While it is true that if we speak out, some will label us as radicals, or out of touch with reality, it doesn’t relieve us of the responsibility. I know that when I have spoke out against sexual immorality and abortion, I generally raise a lot of opposition. There are certain people who are very mean-spirited in their comments toward me. However, the treatment I receive is nothing compared to what the prophets of old went through. There is a time for silence, but it is not in the face of evil!
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