Ezekiel 18:21
"The soul who sins, he shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son. The righteousness of the righteous shall be on him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be on him."
Key Reflection
This passage emphasizes individual accountability, teaching that each person’s actions have direct consequences for their own soul, rather than affecting future generations. It also asserts that righteousness or wickedness is judged and attributed to the individual who commits the deeds, highlighting a divine justice where each person reaps what they sow.
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