The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:10-18
The spectacle of fallen greatness. This very beautiful parable is suggestive of many things. The latter verses of the chapter bring the Divine meaning into full view. By the fact of the prophecy itself, we are reminded of— I. THE DELUSION TO WHICH GREATNESS IS SUBJECT ; Viz. that of imagining that it is invulnerable and irremovable. The strong kingdom says, "What power will touch me to hurt me? ' The strong man says, "What misfortune will overtake, what enemy will prevail... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Ezekiel 31:10-14
Pride humiliated. The proud cedar is laid low. Assyria falls. The fate of this great empire gives warning for all ages. Magnificence does not secure protection. I. PRIDE IS THE BESETTING FAULT OF WORLDLY SUCCESS . Many things contribute to the excitement of this passion. 1. The perception of the success . No man can thrive in a worldly way without perceiving the fact. 2. The consciousness of power . The greatest success is that to which a person... read more