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The Spiritual Danger of Comfort
Commentators like Calvin and Henry warn that prosperity can be more spiritually dangerous than adversity. When life is easy, people can become complacent, self-indulgent, and deaf to God's warnings. Isaiah's harsh command to 'tremble' is a necessary shock to awaken those who have been blinded by their own success and comfort.
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18th Century
Theologian
Strip ye, and make ye bare - That is, take off your joyful and splendid clothing, and put on the garments of mourning, indicative of a great…
19th Century
Bishop
Tremble, ye women that are at ease ... —The words find at once a parallel and a contrast in those spoken to the daughters…
16th Century
Theologian
Tremble. This repetition is not unnecessary but states more fully what he previously said; for when people are asleep, they are not easily…
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17th Century
Pastor
Tremble, you women that are at ease
Which may be considered either as an exhortation to repentance for their sins, o…
17th Century
Minister
When so much provocation was given to the holy God, bad times might be expected. Alas! How many careless people there are who support self-indulgen…