Old Testament · Prophecy
Ezekiel 16:52
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Thou also, which hast judged thy sisters, bear thine own shame for thy sins that thou hast committed more abominable than they: they are more righteous than thou: yea, be thou confounded also, and bear thy shame, in that thou hast justified thy sisters.
About Ezekiel 16:52
Ezekiel 16:52 is one of the Bible's foundational texts on Bearing Hardship and Persevering in Faith and Shame and Dignity Restored in Christ. Found in the prophecy of Ezekiel, this Old Testament passage has guided believers through every season of life.
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How to Apply Ezekiel 16:52
Meditate on Ezekiel 16:52 by reading it aloud each morning this week. Ask yourself how its message on the theme of Bearing Hardship and Persevering in Faith applies to a current challenge you are facing. Write one specific step you will take today in response to its truth — and revisit that commitment at the end of the week.