Religion of the Prophets: The Message of Ezekiel, 1952 August 11

In this eighth sermon on the prophets, Thurman gives a thorough exploration of Ezekiel. First, Thurman returns to the topic of responsibility through the lens of holiness. In Ezekiel, though environment affects our choices, we each must reckon with ourselves and our own actions. The action is ultimate in determining our holiness, and our good acts might save us from the weight of our bad acts. Thurman also suggests that we might bear responsibility, not through some profession, but simply as ourselves taking ownership of our own living. This includes when our lives are under great threat and consequence, which might compromise our moral commitments. Do we commit the sin of deceit when our lives are jeopardy? Or do we maintain our integrity? Thurman does not offer any clear answers, but asserts that we must all wrestle with the question, for it is the circumstance of our everyday lives.

Thurman, Howard

1952-08-11

Description by Rodell Jefferson III.

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The Message of Jeremiah, part 2; The Message of Ezekiel (Fellowship Church), 1952 Jul 28, Aug 11, Side B