And whether they listen or fail to listen- for they are a rebellious house – they will know that a prophet has been among them. Ezekiel 2:5
God commissioned Ezekiel to warn the wicked and call them to change their lives and command the righteous not to sin.
Freewill sets humanity apart from all other living creatures on earth. It is a gift of love, woven into us by our Creator. He could have designed robots driven by instinct, lacking emotion, sympathy, empathy, compassion. He did not and with this freedom we have all sinned.
The Biblical narrative does not hold Ezekiel accountable for man’s response to God’s Word. Every man will answer for their actions. God asked the prophet, His servant, to obey and go, to act. It is man’s choice to respond to God’s call and turn from his wicked ways.
Your response to God’s call, whether it be salvation or righteousness, is and always will be, your choice, and will direct the course of your life. However, God does not waiver in His judgement and justice. HE does not change. He is worthy of the love and obedience our freewill makes possible.
Love,
Gretchen