Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 18:25–29

Introduction

A. This world is filled with very strong differences of opinion, some of which are more serious than others.

B. Who is to say that one person’s way of thinking on a subject is better than someone else’s?

Discussion

I. The sense of right and wrong is deeply planted within all of us.

A. The Bible is filled with examples of people who felt something was unfair (Genesis 27:36; 2 Samuel 12:1–12; Jonah 4:1–11).

B. We understand this from an early age and feel the need to appeal to authority to support our opinions (Acts 3:18; 26:22).

C. This overwhelming sense of moral right and wrong within humanity had to have a point of origin.

II. If God is the supreme authority, what does that mean for us?

A. It means that God is the source of all our rights and freedoms (John 8:34–36; Galatians 5:1; cf. 2 Peter 2:19).

B. It means that if God says, it is my duty to obey (Exodus 20:2–3; Acts 17:30–31).

C. While this may seem restrictive, it is actually to our benefit (Ezekiel 18:25–29; Isaiah 55:8–9).

Conclusion

A. Although we may not see the fairness of God’s way, we must acknowledge His sovereignty and submit to Him, seeing that He will judge us in the last day (Ezekiel 18:30–32).

B. There is a way that is right, and if you will heed the voice of the Shepherd, He will protect you and lead you to green pastures.