John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:32
Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord ,.... Not for any worth or worthiness in them; for any merit or desert of theirs; for any goodness in them, or works of righteousness done by them; no, it purely flowed from his own unmerited grace and goodness; for his own sake, and for his own glory, will he do it; see Deuteronomy 9:4 , be it known unto you ; this the Lord would have this people take notice of, who were very fond of their own righteousness and merits, and to trust therein,... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Ezekiel 36:31
Then shall ye remember your own evil ways ,.... That were of their own choosing; in which they walked, and delighted to walk: and very evil ones they were; opposite to the ways of God; such as open violation of the law of God; neglect of his worship; idolatry, and many other sins, before the captivity; adhering to the traditions of their elders; and setting up their own righteousness as a justifying one afterwards; also their disbelief and rejection of the Messiah; their blasphemy against... read more