The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 228: The Watchman's Duty (2025)
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Aug 16, 2025 Fr. Mike discusses the prophetic role of being God's watchman, stressing the importance of truth-telling, especially for leaders and teachers. He warns of the consequences of unfaithfulness, urging listeners to embrace genuine repentance in the face of moral failings. The podcast delves into the weight of choices and personal accountability, shedding light on divine justice and mercy. It also explores the dangers of false prophets amid rebellion, emphasizing the need for inner transformation to overcome sin and despair.
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Watchman's Responsibility To Warn
- Ezekiel's role as watchman means he must speak God's warnings when he hears them.
- If he fails to warn, God holds the watchman accountable for others' deaths.
Choice Determines Divine Judgment
- God's justice allows repentance to erase past sins if one truly reforms.
- Likewise, past righteousness won't protect someone who chooses sin later.
Jerusalem's Fall As Pivot
- The fall of Jerusalem marks a pivot in Ezekiel's ministry and proves judgment is real.
- Exiles clung to hope, but destruction made God's warning undeniable.
