Bible Chapter: Ezekiel 7 & 8

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
We find here a very direct and scary passage.  These chapters tell us exactly what God promised and why.  It was because of sin, and sin after sin, that God’s people committed that He promised judgement.  When people sin, there will be consequences.  Many sin and think they are getting away with it.  They don’t see God doing anything.  They are deceived to think that because they appear to get away with sin that nothing will happen.  That is not so.  God told the prophet to tell the people the end is here. Your land is finished. God promised to unleash His anger against them.  He promised to repay them for all their detestable sins. Then the world will know that He is the Lord.  Final doom is waiting!
What people need to understand is that God will call them to account for all their detestable sins.  This is no laughing matter.  The issue is not that the rich people have not done enough for the poor.  All the wealth won’t mean anything.  What God has said applies to everyone.  People will give up on their money and gold, tossing it out like worthless trash. Their silver and gold won’t mean anything of save them. It will neither satisfy nor feed them, for their greed will only trip them up.  Money isn’t the issue, wickedness and pride are the issue.  All their wealth and prestige will be swept away.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
Look at these thoughts, important to apply to life.  This is especially in our modern world.  It is common to see lives twisted by sin.  Here the prophet says they won’t recover.  They will be judged and pay the price.  People don’t realize that God’s fury is against them all.
Another issue is the pride of wealth.  People are proud of their beautiful jewelry, beautiful homes, lavish wealth, etc.  But God is not impressed.  Putting trust in material wealth will only fail.  What God requires is repentance. I must never get caught up in the desire for things.  They will all pass away.

3.  How can I help someone?
Look at 7:25, New Living Translation
Terror and trembling will overcome my people. They will look for peace but not find it.
This is God’s powerful warning to people.  Listen, pay attention.  Repent and turn to God.