Through the prophet Ezekiel, God warned not only ancient Israel but all people at all times. About what? About “whitewashing” our sins. We all whitewash at least some of our sins at least some of the time—some more than others.

We whitewash our sins by playing-down the sinfulness of sin. When we sin we comfort ourselves in a number of ways: “It’s not that bad.” “Everybody’s doing it.” “I’m not hurting anybody,” and with many more equally foolish lies.

God promises that when Judgment Day comes (if not before), He will demolish what we whitewashed—in other words He’ll expose the folly of our rationalizations. Not a one of them will excuse us.

The incredibly good news for those who trust in Christ is that all our sin and guilt was carried by Jesus. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). He even carried the guilt of our foolish rationalizations.

There is no need to keep whitewashing. Instead:

Trust in Christ,
Confess sin, and
Repent in the power of the Holy Spirit.

And then live free in Christ!