Ezekiel:14

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* Verse 1-11 - No outward form or reformation can be acceptable to God , so long as any idol possesses the heart ; yet how many prefer their own devices and their own righteousness , to the way of salvation ! Men 's corruptions are idols in their hearts , and are of their own setting up ; God will let them take their course . Sin renders the sinner odious in the eyes of the pure and holy God ; and in his own eyes also , whenever conscience is awakened . Let us seek to be cleansed from the guilt and pollution of sins , in that fountain which the Lord has opened . * Verse 12-23 - National sins bring national judgments . Though sinners escape one judgment , another is waiting for them . When God 's professing people rebel against him , they may justly expect all his judgments . The faith , obedience , and prayers of Noah prevailed to the saving of his house , but not of the old world . Job 's sacrifice and prayer in behalf of his friends were accepted , and Daniel had prevailed for the saving his companions and the wise men of Babylon . But a people that had filled the measure of their sins , was not to expect to escape for the sake of any righteous men living among them ; not even of the most eminent saints , who could be accepted in their own case only through the sufferings and righteousness of Christ . Yet even when God makes the greatest desolations by his judgments , he saves some to be monuments of his mercy . In firm belief that we shall approve the whole of God 's dealings with ourselves , and with all mankind , let us silence all rebellious murmurs and objections . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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