1. The righteous will live (19-24)

God wants everyone to have life. It is not a matter of parentage, but of righteousness. God does not take any pleasure in the death of the wicked. He wants all people to turn away from sin and turn toward God, following his word. Repentance pleases God.

2. Then sin will not be your downfall (25-32)

Many people live based on what is just and right in their own eyes. The Lord is just. Sin steals life from men, producing only death. The only way is to turn toward God. In his justice he accepts all who turn away from sin and to him in their helplessness. God is pleased to forgive and takes pleasure in restoring life to the repentant sinner. The way of the Lord is just.