Ezekiel 33:9
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But if you warn the wicked man to turn from his way, and he does not turn from it, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved your life.
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But if you warn a wicked man and he does not turn from his wickedness and his wicked way, he will die in his iniquity, but you will have saved yourself.
Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men.
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
But if you warn the righteous man not to sin, and he does not sin, he will indeed live because he heeded your warning, and you will have saved yourself.”
That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.
how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
See to it that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if the people did not escape when they refused Him who warned them on earth, how much less will we escape if we reject Him who warns us from heaven?
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.