Ezekiel:27

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* Verse 1-25 - Those who live at ease are to be lamented , if they are not prepared for trouble . Let none reckon themselves beautified , any further than they are sanctified . The account of the trade of Tyre intimates , that God 's eye is upon men when employed in worldly business . Not only when at church , praying and hearing , but when in markets and fairs , buying and selling . In all our dealings we should keep a conscience void of offence . God , as the common Father of mankind , makes one country abound in one commodity , and another in another , serviceable to the necessity or to the comfort and ornament of human life . See what a blessing trade and merchandise are to mankind , when followed in the fear of God . Besides necessaries , an abundance of things are made valuable only by custom ; yet God allows us to use them . But when riches increase , men are apt to set their hearts upon them , and forget the Lord , who gives power to get wealth . * Verse 26-36 - The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states , sooner or later , come down . Those who make creatures their confidence , and rest their hopes upon them , will fall with them : happy are those who have the God of Jacob for their Help , and whose hope is in the Lord their God , who lives for ever . Those who engage in trade should learn to conduct their business according to God 's word . Those who possess wealth should remember they are the Lord 's stewards , and should use his goods in doing good to all . Let us seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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