Ezekiel:12

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* Verse 1-16 - By the preparation for removal , and his breaking through the wall of his house at evening , as one desirous to escape from the enemy , the prophet signified the conduct and fate of Zedekiah . When God has delivered us , we must glorify him and edify others , by acknowledging our sins . Those who by afflictions are brought to this , are made to know that God is the Lord , and may help to bring others to know him . * Verse 17-20 - The prophet must eat and drink in care and fear , with trembling , that he might express the condition of those in Jerusalem during the siege . When ministers speak of the ruin coming upon sinners , they must speak as those that know the terrors of the Lord . Afflictions are happy ones , however grievous to flesh and blood , that improve us in the knowledge of God . * Verse 21-28 - From that forbearance of God , which should have led them to repent , the Jews hardened themselves in sin . It will not serve for an excuse in speaking evil , to plead that it is a common saying . There is but a step between us and an awful eternity ; therefore it concerns us to get ready for a future state . No one will be able to put from himself the evil day , unless by seeking peace with the Lord . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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