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The judgments of the Lord are always equitable. Mankind determines his eternal status by their manner of life. That basically, is their acceptance of the salvation which the Lord has prepared for those who will accept Him as Savior and redeemer. We are not righteous by good works but the blood of Christ which cleanses us from all sin. 1 John 1:7 We are made to be righteous through the utter obedience of Christ in fulfilling the role of a redeemer. Rom. 5:19 We are made new, created as a new creature when we believe Him and trust in Him as our righteousness. 2 Cor. 5:17 That righteousness is a manifestation of His life in those who are His. If we turn from that righteous life back to the old life, the prophet said that it was the way of death. While the sinner who turns from their sin will be made righteous and live. Humanity controls their own eternal destination by the life that they live. Serve Christ and live. Reject Him and die in sin. Eze. 33:18-20.
The hand of the Lord came upon the prophet. His ministry was that of a prophet but he did not prophesy except the Spirit of the Lord was upon him to speak forth the declaration of the Lord. He did not speak promiscuously nor at all times but waited for the inspiration of the hand of the Lord upon him. Eze. 33:22 The hand of the Lord is typical of the might and power of the Lord. Isaiah performed in a supernatural fashion when the hand of the Lord was upon him. 1 Kings 18:46 The hand of the Lord came upon Elisha and divine instructions were issued. 2 Kings 3:15 If the prophecy is not inspired by the anointing of the Spirit, or the hand of the Lord, then it is a lie and not from the Lord. The individual who prophesies of his own spirit not only deceives himself but all who hear and believe what has been brought forth. Jer. 29:9 The hand of the Lord caused the heart and mouth of Ezekiel to be filled and he was able to proclaim the prophecy of the will and purpose of the Lord.
The measuring rod of the Lord was applied to Jerusalem and a warning from the Lord was issued. Those who were still in the land violated the Law of the Lord. Did they therefore have a right to possess the land? They committed heinous acts of unrighteousness in absolute disregard to the commandments of the Lord. Therefore, the sword and the pestilence would come upon them. They would be destroyed in the ruined city and in the open field. The Lord would bring to an end ìher arrogant strengthî or her extreme pride and reliance on their own wisdom and ability to defend themselves and conquer their enemies. The Lordís attitude toward these acts of disobedience has not changed. Can modern day Jerusalem meet the divine standards of obedience and holiness as established by the Lord. ìShould you then possess the land?î Eze. 33:23-29.