Ezechiel — Chapter 14
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Verse 1
God reuealed to the Prophet that these men came not sincerely to learne, but were setled in their harts to serue the idols. As worldly men in heretical countries doe inquire of Catholike Priests what they should doe, but remaine resolued to participate with heretikes.
Verse 3
Such men are first of al to be admonished to depart from idolatrie, heresie, schisme, & from al practice thereof: which is the first step of true conuersion to God.
Verse 9
God permitteth false Prophets to be deceiued, & to deceiue, in punishment of their great sinnes, and of the people that heare them. 3. Reg. 22. v 19. 2. Par. 18. v. 18.
Verse 14
Daniel then liuing, Noe & Iob departed from this life did sometime pray for the people.
Verse 20
Noe is named for example of spiritual Pastours of the Church, Daniel of al religious orders, & Iob of holy laie people. S. Greg. l.1. c.1.
Verse 22
There shal alwayes be Pastours to bring forth & feede spiritual children of God.