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* A prophecy against Tyre.
#1-14 To be secretly pleased with the death or decay of others,
when we are likely to get by it; or with their fall, when we may
thrive upon it, is a sin that easily besets us, yet is not
thought so bad as really it is. But it comes from a selfish,
covetous principle, and from that love of the world as our
happiness, which the love of God expressly forbids. He often
blasts the projects of those who would raise themselves on the
ruin of others. The maxims most current in the trading world,
are directly opposed to the law of God. But he will show himself
against the money-loving, selfish traders, whose hearts, like
those of Tyre, are hardened by the love of riches. Men have
little cause to glory in things which stir up the envy and
rapacity of others, and which are continually shifting from one
to another; and in getting, keeping, and spending which, men
provoke that God whose wrath turns joyous cities into ruinous
heaps.
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#15-21 See how high, how great Tyre had been. See how low Tyre
is made. The fall of others should awaken us out of security.
Every discovery of the fulfilment of a Scripture prophecy, is
like a miracle to confirm our faith. All that is earthly is
vanity and vexation. Those who now have the most established
prosperity, will soon be out of sight and forgotten.
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* The merchandise of Tyre. (1-25) Its fall and ruin. (26-36)
#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.