30 "Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel , each according to his conduct ," declares the Lord GOD . " Repent and turn away from all your transgressions , so that iniquity may not become a stumbling block to you. 31 " Cast away from you all your transgressions which you have committed and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit ! For why will you die , O house of Israel ? 32 "For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone who dies ," declares the Lord GOD . "Therefore, repent and live ."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 18:30-32
Commentary on Ezekiel 18:30-32
(Read Ezekiel 18:30-32)
The Lord will judge each of the Israelites according to his ways. On this is grounded an exhortation to repent, and to make them a new heart and a new spirit. God does not command what cannot be done, but admonishes us to do what is in our power, and to pray for what is not. Ordinances and means are appointed, directions and promises are given, that those who desire this change may seek it from God.