I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Ezekiel 17-19.

God will judge all people on the basis of their actions, not on the basis of what their parents, or other ancestors, have done.  We should do likewise.  If we do what is righteous and just, it does not matter to God that our ancestors were terrible sinners.  On the other hand, if we do what is sinful and wrong, it does not matter to God that our ancestors were upright and godly.  We should treat people in the same way, although we so often fail to do so.  More importantly, we should remember that if we are upright and godly we need not feel guilt for our ancestors sins and if we commit heinous sins, the fact that our ancestors were wonderful, godly people will not protect us.