1. Each is responsible for his own sins (1-20)

There is a sense in which children suffer for the sins of their fathers and forefathers, for God is the God of history. But God is just. Every person belongs to God, not to his parents or to anyone else. So, every person is responsible before God for his own decisions and actions. A child of godly parents must make his own decision of faith; a child of ungodly parents can also make a decision to live by faith.

2. God takes no pleasure in anyone's death (21-32)

God is eager to forgive anyone who comes to him with a repentant heart. But if a righteous man turns from his righteous life and deliberately sins, none of his righteous deeds will be remembered and he will die for his unfaithfulness. On the other hand, if a sinner repents and turns to God, he will be forgiven.

Application: Lord, give me a new heart and spirit every day, so that I may live a life that pleases you.
One Word: Repent and live