DCLM Higher Everyday 19 October 2025 — Individual Responsibility
DCLM Higher Everyday 19 October 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Individual Responsibility
Topic: Individual Responsibility
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: “The 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…” (Ezekiel 18:20).
Message
Individual or personal responsibility means that each of us is responsible for the consequences of the actions we take. Our text summarizes the fact that God will judge everyone based on personal sins and not because of the sins of others. Some youths whose parents are leaders in the church often think that their parent’s influence will count for them on the judgment day. The simple truth is everyone will give account of his or her life before God.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 18 October 2025 – Man’s Duty To The Maker
When applied to education, students should study hard and learn as much as they can in their chosen field of endeavours to avoid regrettable failure which is often the result of procrastination. The absence of personal responsibility occurs when a youth blames his failures on parents, friends, economic challenges, or the society. Make up your mind to live a righteous life and stop blaming your pastors or parents for inconsistent fervency in the faith. Additionally, be committed to a life of hard work, discipline and courage. Good success is at your corner!
Quote: Everyone will give account of his or her life
Challenge: Don’t blame others for your mistakes.
Prayer for today: Oh God, help me to live a righteous life.
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)
