Ezra 8: Let's Humble Ourselves and Ask

In verse 21, the King James Version says “afflict ourselves”—this means that they were being challenged to humble themselves. Then, it says “to seek of him a right way”—this means that they were being challenged to ask God for help. These two things were up to them! They had to choose to become dependant on God and let Him know about it. So do we (James 4:6-10).