Eze 8:18 | MHM | STEP | v. 18 : Because the people are so determined to sin, God will respond in fury. He says, My eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity. Even if they cry out loudly, He will not listen, because their sins cry out even louder for judgment (Proverbs 1:28 ). In the past, God was quick to hear the prayers of His people, but now their hearts are so far from Him that their prayers have no effect. Only a sincere heart can move God’s mercy, not loud voices or ceremonies (1 Kings 18:26 ).

‏ Ezekiel 8:18

v. 18: Because the people are so determined to sin, God will respond in fury. He says, My eye shall not spare, neither will I have pity.Even if they cry out loudly, He will not listen, because their sins cry out even louder for judgment (Proverbs 1:28 ^a). In the past, God was quick to hear the prayers of His people, but now their hearts are so far from Him that their prayers have no effect. Only a sincere heart can move God’s mercy, not loud voices or ceremonies (1 Kings 18:26 ^b).