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"If he begets a son who is a robber"

Text: Ezekiel 18:10

THE ACTIONS OF A WILFUL SON

The Lord’s judgment concerning an unworthy and wilful son is to be noted here. This word must be given careful consideration.

“If he begets a son who is a robber
Or a shedder of blood,
Who does any of these things
And does none of those duties,
But has eaten on the mountains
Or defiled his neighbour’s wife;
If he has oppressed the poor and needy,
Robbed by violence,
Not restored the pledge,
Lifted his eyes to the idols,
Or committed abomination;
If he has exacted usury
Or taken increase—
Shall he then live?
He shall not live!
If he has done any of these abominations,
He shall surely die;
His blood shall be upon him.”
Ezekiel 18:10-13

1. Can a man who is just have a wilful son?
The sad answer is “Yes!”

2. The deplorable behaviour of a sinful son.

a) He is a robber.

b) He sheds blood.

c) He is not a dutiful son.

d) He is guilty of idolatrous acts (eating on a mountain).

e) He is immoral.

f) He oppresses the poor and needy.

g) He robs by using violence.

h) He keeps the pledge of the poor who borrows from him.

i) He charges exorbitant interest rates.

3. God’s judgment.

a) He will be adjudged guilty.

b) He will be given the death penalty.

c) His father’s righteousness will not save him.

d) The blood he has shed would be upon him.

e) He will bear his own guilt.