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.