Ezekiel:7

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* Verse 1-15 - The abruptness of this prophecy , and the many repetitions , show that the prophet was deeply affected by the prospect of these calamities . Such will the destruction of sinners be ; for none can avoid it . Oh that the wickedness of the wicked might end before it bring them to an end ! Trouble is to the impenitent only an evil , it hardens their hearts , and stirs up their corruptions ; but there are those to whom it is sanctified by the grace of God , and made a means of much good . The day of real trouble is near , not a mere echo or rumour of troubles . Whatever are the fruits of God 's judgments , our sin is the root of them . These judgments shall be universal . And God will be glorified in all . Now is the day of the Lord 's patience and mercy , but the time of the sinner 's trouble is at hand . * Verse 16-22 - Sooner or later , sin will cause sorrow ; and those who will not repent of their sin , may justly be left to pine away in it . There are many whose wealth is their snare and ruin ; and the gaining the world is the losing of their souls . Riches profit not in the day of wrath . The wealth of this world has not that in it which will answer the desires of the soul , or be any satisfaction to it in a day of distress . God 's temple shall stand them in no stead . Those are unworthy to be honoured with the form of godliness , who will not be governed by its power . * Verse 23-27 - Whoever break the bands of God 's law , will find themselves bound and held by the chains of his judgments . Since they encouraged one another to sin , God would dishearten them . All must needs be in trouble , when God comes to judge them according to their deserts . May the Lord enable us to seek that good part which shall not be taken away . **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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