Ezekiel
August 2
Ezekiel 33:30-33
Let’s pretend
The Lord told Ezekiel that the people he was preaching to were only pretending to be interested.
“They are talking behind your back, saying, ‘Come, let’s go hear what the Lord has to say to us today.’ Then they come and listen to you as though they really want to hear, but they do not do what you tell them. They talk about Me as though they really love Me, but their hearts are greedy and they only think about money and wealth. You entertain them like someone who sings love songs or plays a musical instrument.
They hear your words, but they do not put them into practice. But when I punish the people for their sins, they will know that a prophet has been among them.”
How can I learn and grow from a Bible lesson?
Some people go to church every Sunday, yet they show little spiritual growth. There are no exciting changes in their lives because they do not put into practice what they hear.
Here are some things you can do to keep growing in your faith:
Pray that God will help you learn something new.
Respect your teacher and listen carefully.
Take part by looking up Bible verses.
Write down words or ideas that will help you remember the main points of the lesson.
Think about how your life is similar to that of the Bible characters.
Ask God to help you put into practice what you have learned, then watch for the opportunities He sends—which may come in the most unexpected ways.
Verse for today
But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. Luke 6:49