Ezekiel:29

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* Verse 1-16 - Worldly , carnal minds pride themselves in their property , forgetting that whatever we have , we received it from God , and should use it for God . Why , then , do we boast ? Self is the great idol which all the world worships , in contempt of God and his sovereignty . God can force men out of that in which they are most secure and easy . Such a one , and all that cleave to him , shall perish together . Thus end men 's pride , presumption , and carnal security . The Lord is against those who do harm to his people , and still more against those who lead them into sin . Egypt shall be a kingdom again , but it shall be the basest of the kingdoms ; it shall have little wealth and power . History shows the complete fulfilment of this prophecy . God , not only in justice , but in wisdom and goodness to us , breaks the creature-stays on which we lean , that they may be no more our confidence . * Verse 17-21 - The besiegers of Tyre obtained little plunder . But when God employs ambitious or covetous men , he will recompense them according to the desires of their hearts ; for every man shall have his reward . God had mercy in store for the house of Israel soon after . The history of nations best explains ancient prophecies . All events fulfil the Scriptures . Thus , in the deepest scenes of adversity , the Lord sows the seed of our future prosperity . Happy are those who desire his favour , grace , and image ; they will delight in his service , and not covet any earthly recompence ; and the blessings they have chosen shall be sure to them for ever . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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