Ezekiel 18:7-16

7He is a merciful creditor, not keeping the items given as security by poor debtors. He does not rob the poor but instead gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy.

8He grants loans without interest, stays away from injustice, is honest and fair when judging others,

9and faithfully obeys my decrees and regulations. Anyone who does these things is just and will surely live, says the Sovereign Lord.

10“But suppose that man has a son who grows up to be a robber or murderer and refuses to do what is right.

11And that son does all the evil things his father would never do—he worships idols on the mountains, commits adultery,

12oppresses the poor and helpless, steals from debtors by refusing to let them redeem their security, worships idols, commits detestable sins,

13and lends money at excessive interest. Should such a sinful person live? No! He must die and must take full blame.

14“But suppose that sinful son, in turn, has a son who sees his father’s wickedness and decides against that kind of life.

15This son refuses to worship idols on the mountains and does not commit adultery.

16He does not exploit the poor, but instead is fair to debtors and does not rob them. He gives food to the hungry and provides clothes for the needy.