The Hebrew prophet Ezekiel confirms that personal control is required if we are to merit God’s favor: “As for you, in case you have warned someone wicked and he does not actually turn back from his wickedness and from his wicked way, he himself for his error will die; but as for you, you will have delivered your own soul. ” — Ezekiel 3: 19.
Heebrea prohvet Hesekiel kinnitab, et Jumala soosingu pälvimiseks tuleb meil ise oma samme juhtida: „Kui sa õelat manitsed ja tema ei pöördu oma õelusest või oma õeluse teelt, siis ta sureb oma süü pärast, sina aga oled päästnud oma hinge! ”.