Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
worldly Amusements and pleasures » Indulgence in » A characteristic of the wicked
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.
treacherous, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God.
For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another.
Amusements and worldly pleasures » Characteristic of » The wicked
For the time that has passed was sufficient for you to do what the non-Christians desire. You lived then in debauchery, evil desires, drunkenness, carousing, drinking bouts, and wanton idolatries.
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
So I say this, and insist in the Lord, that you no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking.
Because they are callous, they have given themselves over to indecency for the practice of every kind of impurity with greediness.
treacherous, reckless, conceited, loving pleasure rather than loving God.
For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another.
Babylon » As a power, was » Secure and self-confident
You said, 'I will rule forever as permanent queen!' You did not think about these things; you did not consider how it would turn out. So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
Carnal security » Grief
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » The danger of
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
So let the one who thinks he is standing be careful that he does not fall.
Your presumptuous heart has deceived you -- you who reside in the safety of the rocky cliffs, whose home is high in the mountains. You think to yourself, 'No one can bring me down to the ground!'
The one who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but the one who walks in wisdom will escape.
But you have plowed wickedness; you have reaped injustice; you have eaten the fruit of deception. Because you have depended on your chariots; you have relied on your many warriors.
Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.
Indifference » In spirit
and because lawlessness will increase so much, the love of many will grow cold.
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
Woe to those who live in ease in Zion, to those who feel secure on Mount Samaria. They think of themselves as the elite class of the best nation. The family of Israel looks to them for leadership.
No one invokes your name, or makes an effort to take hold of you. For you have rejected us and handed us over to our own sins.
We have had our fill of the taunts of the self-assured, of the contempt of the proud.
At that time I will search through Jerusalem with lamps. I will punish the people who are entrenched in their sin, those who think to themselves, 'The Lord neither rewards nor punishes.'
You complacent women, get up and listen to me! You carefree daughters, pay attention to what I say!
Pleasure, worldly » Results of a pleasure-seeking life » False security
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.' Both of these will come upon you suddenly, in one day! You will lose your children and be widowed. You will be overwhelmed by these tragedies, despite your many incantations and your numerous amulets.
Security » Carnal, leads men to dream of escape from common ills » Grief
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.'
Widow's » Illustrative of » A desolate condition
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.' Both of these will come upon you suddenly, in one day! You will lose your children and be widowed. You will be overwhelmed by these tragedies, despite your many incantations and your numerous amulets.
Worldly » Pleasure results of a pleasure-seeking life » False security
So now, listen to this, O one who lives so lavishly, who lives securely, who says to herself, 'I am unique! No one can compare to me! I will never have to live as a widow; I will never lose my children.' Both of these will come upon you suddenly, in one day! You will lose your children and be widowed. You will be overwhelmed by these tragedies, despite your many incantations and your numerous amulets.