Ezekiel 18:10

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

「他若生一个儿子，作强盗，是流人血的，不行以上所说之善，反行其中之恶，乃在山上吃过 祭偶像之物 ，并玷污邻舍的妻，

这是什么意思？

This verse from Ezekiel says if a person who does bad things has a son who also does bad things, like stealing and hurting others, the son is responsible for his own actions. The prophet Ezekiel is speaking to show that children are not punished for their parents' sins but for their own.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a toy that you love. Your dad once broke a toy, but if you break your own toy, it's your fault, not his. This verse is like that, saying sons are responsible for their own bad actions, just like you're responsible for your own actions.

历史背景

Ezekiel wrote this chapter around 600 BC to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The Israelites believed that bad things happening to them were because of their ancestors' sins. Ezekiel clarifies that each person is responsible for their own actions, not their parents'.

今日应用

Consider a modern scenario where a parent has a history of gambling, but their child also takes up gambling. This verse reminds us that the child's gambling is their own choice and responsibility, not a reflection of their parent's past.

主题

• responsibility
• sin
• judgment
• accountability
• freedom
• consequences

相关经文

• Genesis 3:16-19
• Exodus 34:7
• Deuteronomy 24:16
• Jeremiah 31:29-30
• Romans 6:23

常见问题

Does this verse mean children are not affected by their parents' actions?

No, children can be influenced by their parents' actions, but this verse emphasizes that they are responsible for their own choices and actions, not their parents'.

How does this verse relate to the concept of original sin?

This verse supports the idea that individuals are accountable for their own sins, not those of their ancestors, which challenges the concept of original sin that suggests inherited guilt.

Can you give an example of how to apply this verse in daily life?

If you notice a friend making choices that reflect poorly on their family, you can remind them that they are responsible for their own actions, and it's their choice to change.

What does this verse say about the consequences of our actions?

It implies that each person faces the consequences of their own actions, encouraging individuals to make good choices and take responsibility for their lives.