1 One day, some of Israel's leaders came to me and asked for a message from the Lord.
2 While they were there, the Lord said:
3 Ezekiel, son of man, these men have started worshipping idols, though they know it will cause them to sin even more. So I refuse to give them a message!
4 Tell the people of Israel that if they sin by worshipping idols and then go to a prophet to find out what I say, I will give them the answer their sins deserve.
5 When they hear my message, perhaps they will see that they need to turn back to me and stop worshipping those idols.
6 Now, Ezekiel, tell everyone in Israel:I am the Lord God. Stop worshipping your disgusting idols and come back to me.
7 Suppose one of you Israelites or a foreigner living in Israel rejects me and starts worshipping idols. If you then go to a prophet to find out what I say, I will answer