Ezekiel 3:21
"“Again, when a righteous man turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and I lay a stumbling block before him, he will die. Because you have not given him warning, he will die in his sin, and his righteous deeds which he has done will not be remembered; but I will require his blood at your hand."
Key Reflection
In Ezekiel 3:21, God outlines a scenario where a righteous person who has strayed from righteousness and committed sin is presented with a warning. If this person does not heed the warning, he will die as a result of his iniquity. The text emphasizes that those who deliver such warnings are accountable for ensuring the recipient hears them; otherwise, they bear responsibility for the death, even though it was due to the sinner's own actions. This passage underscores the importance of giving proper warnings and highlights God’s justice in holding both parties responsible—a concept that reflects broader themes of accountability and divine judgment in the Old Testament.
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