28. They saw how wicked they were and came back to me. They stopped doing the evil things they did in the past. So they will live! They will not die!”
29. The people of Israel said, “That’s not fair! The Lord isn’t fair!” “I am fair! You are the ones who are not fair!
30. Why? Because, family of Israel, I will judge each of you only for what you do!” This is what the Lord GOD said. “So come back to me! Stop committing those crimes and do away with those things that cause you to sin!
31. Throw away all the terrible idols with which you committed your crimes! Change your heart and spirit. People of Israel, why should you do things that will cost you your life?
32. I don’t want to kill you! Please come back and live!” This is what the Lord GOD said.