Ezekiel 18:31 — God urges Israel to make new hearts and turn from wickedness
Mike cites a second Ezekiel passage reinforcing God's gracious invitation in the face of wrath.
Ezekiel 18:31 has God commanding Israel to 'cast away from you all your transgressions... and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit.' God declares 'I have no pleasure in the death of anyone... so turn and live.' This passage undermines any claim that the Old Testament God is malicious, capricious, or vindictive. His wrath is proper and righteous, yet He actively desires repentance and life.
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