Ezekiel 14:9 is best understood in context. In this chapter, people followed idols and strayed from God, ensuring their judgment. God allowed consequences by using a false prophet—already set on lies—to let people believe they were safe, as in Jeremiah 28. God wasn’t enticing idolatry but allowing belief in false safety.
God cannot lie (Titus 1:3), but when people love lies, He lets them have lies (2 Thessalonians 2:11-12; John 12:35). For example, in 1 Kings 22, King Ahab sought lies and received them through false prophets, not true ones.
God is not responsible for sin; James 1:13 says He does not tempt anyone to sin. He tests people with choices but doesn’t want sin. Jeremiah 19:5 shows sin is against His will.
God wants everyone to know the truth (1 Timothy 2:4) and turn to righteousness (Ezekiel 18:32; 2 Peter 3:9). When people refuse, His justice requires punishment, allowing them to believe lies if they choose. God remains holy and never approves of sin.