Ezekiel 18:7
And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment; And hath not oppressed any, but hath restored to the debtor his pledge, hath spoiled none by violence, hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment;
Ezekiel 18:7 defines the just man as one who does what is lawful and right under the Lord's law by concrete deeds — oppressing no one, taking nothing by violence or robbery, restoring the debtor's pledge, giving bread to the hungry, and covering the naked with a garment.
The standard is one of honest dealing with property and active provision of food and clothing to those in need.
Those deeds belong to a larger life of walking in God's statutes and keeping His judgments to deal truthfully.
The one who lives this way is shown to be just and shall surely live.
God sees unjust and harsh treatment and will judge those who oppress others, requiring fair dealing and compassionate care instead of harshness.
Failing to repair harm done to another's property is sin.
Such fair and compassionate conduct is a moral qualification for those who serve God.
God owns every soul, so children who have reached the years of accountability are personally responsible for their own actions and must cooperate with God in working out their own salvation.
When a parent's command conflicts with God's command, children must obey God as heavenly Father, Creator, Redeemer, and Owner of all, even if punished or driven from home.
They are not to hate their parents but to respect them wherever conscience permits obedience.