Spiritual Meanings in Ezekiel, chapter 18

Full text of Ezekiel 18

Verses:
1, 2: It is said, If the fathers are evil their offspring also are evil; [2, 11]
3, 4: but the offspring are not condemned on the father's account, but everyone on His own account. [2, 11]
5-9: There are some of the offspring who do not commit evils, or act contrary to the goods and truths of the church, and these are saved. [2, 11]
10-13: It is otherwise with the offspring who commit evils, or act contrary to the goods and truths of the church; these are condemned. [2, 11]
14-17: But He who does not do this is saved, [11]
18: although the fathers are condemned. [2]
19, 20: Everyone is dealt with according to His deeds. [2]
21-23: The impious man who is converted is saved, [2]
24: while the pious man, if he becomes impious, is condemned. [2]
25-29: Both are of Divine justice. [2]
30-32: Exhortation to be converted, because the Lord wishes the salvation of all. [2]

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