Ezekiel 44:8

Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)

আৰি তোমালোকে মোৰ পবিত্ৰ বস্তুবিষয়ক ৰক্ষণীয় ৰক্ষা কৰা নাই; কিন্তু তোমালোকে মোৰ ধৰ্মধামত মোৰ ৰক্ষণীয় ৰক্ষা কৰিবলৈ ইচ্ছামতে ৰক্ষক পাতিলা।

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel says that the people have not kept the holy things as they should have. Instead, they put their own people in charge of what should have been the Lord's responsibility. God is speaking and pointing out their failure to follow His instructions.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had a special toy that your parents told you to take care of. But instead of you doing it, you let your friend look after it, even though your parents didn't say it was okay. That's kind of what God is saying here. He wanted the people to look after His special things, but they let others do it instead.

Historical Background

Ezekiel was a prophet who lived around 600 BC. He was writing to the Israelites who were in exile in Babylon. The sanctuary referred to in the verse was the temple in Jerusalem, and this passage reflects the spiritual corruption and mismanagement of religious duties by the leaders of the time.

Living It Out Today

Today, we can apply this to our church communities. It's important that we take responsibility for our roles in serving and upholding the values of our faith communities, rather than leaving all the work to a few others or non-believers.

Topics

• responsibility
• sanctuary
• leadership
• obedience
• faithfulness
• religious corruption

Related Verses

• Ezekiel 44:9
• Numbers 18:1-7
• 1 Timothy 3:1-7
• 1 Corinthians 9:13-14
• Matthew 23:16-22

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Ezekiel 44:8?

God is speaking through the prophet Ezekiel, addressing the people for their failure in keeping the charge of His holy things.

What does 'sanctuary' refer to in this verse?

The 'sanctuary' refers to the temple in Jerusalem, which was the place where God's presence was believed to dwell and where religious duties were carried out.

How does this verse relate to modern church leadership?

It suggests that leaders should take their roles seriously and ensure that all duties within the church are handled according to God's will, rather than delegating them to unqualified individuals.

What can we learn about obedience from this verse?

We learn that obedience involves not just doing what we are told, but also not taking shortcuts or substituting our own methods for God's instructions.