The Bible in a Year “Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.” —Ezekiel 28:17 Ezekiel 26–28 records God’s judgment against Tyre, a wealthy Phoenician cityContinue reading “When Splendor Corrupts Wisdom”
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When Pride Meets the Storm
Ezekiel 27 and 28 depict the rise and fall of Tyre, a once-prosperous city that succumbed to pride, leading to its moral and spiritual collapse. Its ruler, embodying arrogance, mirrors the fall of Satan. In contrast, Israel’s promise of restoration highlights God’s mercy and the importance of humility over pride.
When ‘I’ Becomes God
The narrative reflects on a 17-year-old girl’s crisis after discovering her pregnancy, showcasing her fear of losing personal joy and the absence of moral guidance in her decision-making. It critiques self-centeredness in culture and advocates for prioritizing God and others, emphasizing that true joy comes from responsibility and selflessness.