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Yet says the house of Israel, The way of the Lord is not equal. house of Israel, are not my ways equal? are not your ways unequal?

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The Human Tendency to Blame God

Commentators observe that despite God clearly explaining His principles of justice, the people of Israel stubbornly accused Him of being unfair. This highlights a common human tendency to blame God for consequences rather than examining our own sinful, 'unequal' ways. As one scholar notes, in any dispute with God, 'He is in the right, and we are in the wrong.'

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Ezekiel

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Ezekiel 18:29

16th Century

Theologian

Here God briefly shows how furious those are who dare to rebel against Him, even when His justice is manifest. For what can be desired more justly …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 18:29

17th Century

Pastor

Yet says the house of Israel, the way of the Lord is not
equal
Though the case was put…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 18:21–29

17th Century

Minister

The wicked man would be saved, if he turned from his evil ways. The true penitent is a true believer. None of his former transgressions shall be me…