Ezekiel 12 and 13 begins with Ezekiel acting out the exile of the leadership of Israel. They will be held account. It is interesting that God allows some of the sinful to escape so that they will be able to tell about what they have done and the punishment they have received so that everyone will know who the true God is.

Then Ezekiel becomes a model for the people of Jerusalem showing them that they will live in violence and fear.

Next Ezekiel is told to address the prophets who are giving false prophesies. God will fulfill all of His prophecies and punish those who have led the people astray.

James 4 speaks out against succumbing to our desires. Because we give in to them we lead ourselves down the wrong path. The desire leads to the wrong action which leads to another. Our motivations are often selfish and move us away from God.

We are encouraged to resist the devil (temptation) and draw close to God. We need to put God first ahead of our own desires. We also are encouraged to turn to God now. We might think that we have time, but no one knows what tomorrow will bring. It is arrogance to believe that we are above it all.