Ezekiel 16, Hebrews 9:1-15, Proverbs 13:20-25, Proverbs 14:1-4
Ezekiel 16:15-17 (ESV)
“But you trusted in your beauty and played the whore because
of your renown and lavished your whorings on any passerby; your beauty became
his. You took some of your garments and made for yourself colorful shrines, and
on them played the whore. The like has never been, nor ever shall be. You also
took your beautiful jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given you,
and made for yourself images of men, and with them played the whore.”
In Ezekiel 16:15-17, the Old Testament prophet Ezekiel
warned about the consequences of pride. The Israelites, blessed by the Lord,
became famous and subsequently full of pride. They forgot who they were before
Father-God blessed them, placing their trust more in their blessings than in
the Lord Himself. Israel used its fame to pursue idols from the surrounding
pagan nations. The people misused the Lord’s blessings to honor these other
gods. The kings of Israel created idols and formed alliances with other nations,
relying on them instead of on God the Father. Because of Israel’s pride and the
misuse of Father-God’s blessings, the Babylonians conquered Israel and exiled
its people to Babylon.
I committed the sin of pride in my life, much like the
people of Israel. The Lord blessed me with a good mind, which led to excellent
positions at my job and an increase in income. Instead of remaining humble and
reliant on God the Father, I trusted solely in my own abilities. Promotion and
financial gain became idols in my life. Acquiring nice things and living the
“good life” became my pursuits. I forgot about God the Father and stopped
listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, using the Lord’s blessings for my
selfish purposes rather than to honor Him.
I became separated from Father-God and left my church
because it was taking up too much time in my life. The consequences of turning
away from Him led me to unhealthy habits, poor health, and a profound emptiness
inside. Fear of losing everything I had worked for became a constant in my
life, leaving me feeling estranged from God the Father. The peace I once felt
in my covenant relationship with the Lord was no longer part of my life. It was
only when I returned to the Lord, renewed my relationship with Him, and became
born again that the fear left me and peace returned to my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, who can give you a life of peace instead of
fear—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in the
following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with
Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet
you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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