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.
Ezek. 26:15-21 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.
Chapter 27
The merchandise of Tyre. (Ezek. 27:1-25) Its fall and ruin. (Ezek. 27:26-36)Ezek. 27:1-25 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.
Ezek. 27:26-36 The most mighty and magnificent kingdoms and states, sooner or later, come
down. Those who make creatures their confidence, and rest their hopes upon them, will fall with
them: happy are those who have the God of Jacob for their Help, and whose hope is in the Lord
their God, who lives for ever. Those who engage in trade should learn to conduct their business
according to God's word. Those who possess wealth should remember they are the Lord's stewards,
and should use his goods in doing good to all. Let us seek first the kingdom of God and his
righteousness.
Chapter 28
The sentence against the prince or king of Tyre. (Ezek. 28:1-19) The fall of Zidon. (Ezek.
28:20-23) The restoration of Israel. (Ezek. 28:24-26)