Which prophet is known as the 'prophet of personal responsibility'?

• A. Isaiah
• B. Jeremiah
• C. Daniel
• D. Ezekiel

Answer: (D)

Personal accountability for one’s actions is the focus here. Ezekiel is known for teaching that each person is responsible for their own sins and deeds, not for the sins of their ancestors. This emphasis is clear in Ezekiel 18, where the idea that “the fathers” guilt should be passed to the children is rejected, and the principle is stated plainly: the soul that sins shall die, and righteousness or wickedness of an individual determines their own fate. That theme—emphasizing individual responsibility before God—gives Ezekiel the label of the prophet who centers on personal responsibility. The other prophets point to different themes: Isaiah often highlights prophecies about the coming Messiah and national restoration, Jeremiah emphasizes judgment and repentance in the life of Judah, and Daniel focuses on faithfulness in exile and apocalyptic visions. So the best fit for the description is Ezekiel.