DCLM Higher Everyday 31 May 2025 — Man’s Acts And God’s Justice
DCLM Higher Everyday 31 May 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Man’s Acts And God’s Justice
Topic: Man’s Acts And God’s Justice
Text: Ezekiel 18:20-28
20The soul that sinneth, it 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 upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
22All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.
23Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?
24But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.
25Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal?
26When a righteous man turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and dieth in them; for his iniquity that he hath done shall he die.
27Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
28Because he considereth, and turneth away from all his transgressions that he hath committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Key Verse: “Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive” (Ezekiel 18:27).
Message
“God judges men according to the use they make of the light which he gives them,” says Joseph Smith Jr. Human actions are diverse and often fall short of God’s perfect standard. We make choices that impact ourselves and others, sometimes leading to harm or injustice. Yet, God’s justice remains constant. Our deeds — whether good or evil — are subject to His evaluation. While we may not understand His ways, we must trust in His righteous judgment. God’s authority is coupled with perfect equity, and His justice prevails.
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God’s justice is an essential attribute of His nature. It reflects His unwavering commitment to righteousness and fairness. Unlike human judges who may be influenced by external factors, God’s justice is pure and impartial. He weighs every action against the standard of equity, ensuring that each person receives their due. God’s justice flows from His very essence, and He acts out of love for justice itself. While God could enforce the strictest penalties, He often shows mercy, punishing less than our iniquities deserve.
Quote: God’s justice is pure and impartial
Challenge: Don’t ignore your responsibility for your actions.
Prayer for today: Father, guide my actions always.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
