S ~ 17 “Yet the children of your people say, ‘The way of the Lord is not fair.’ But it is their way which is not fair! 18 When the righteous turns from his righteousness and commits iniquity, he shall die because of it. 19 But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and does what is lawful and right, he shall live because of it. Ezekiel 33:17 - 19
O ~ Children say "But it's not fair!", when in fact, it is. Israel is crying because they do not want fair consequences - they only want 'no punishment'. If the righteous turn away from their righteousness, or if the wicked turn away from their wickedness, they shall reap the consequences of their actions.
A ~ People today do not want fairness; they want freedom without consequences. And when they sin in their freedom, they want forgiveness. Justice and punishment for others, license for themselves.
P ~ Lord, please help me to help others see that You are fair in Your dealings with humanity as a people. You spell out the consequences of our actions - eat of the fruit and you will die. Thank you that mercy triumphs over justice, but You are still just.
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