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Prosperity Is Not Piety
Commentators explain that being "waxen fat" and shining describes the wealthy, powerful ruling class who appeared successful and prosperous. However, their splendor was built on corruption and injustice. John Calvin notes their wealth was a "foolish and vain pretense." This serves as a powerful reminder that outward prosperity is not a reliable sign of God's favor or a person's righteousness.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 5:20–31
18th Century
Theologian
They sin against the God:
- Of Creation (Jeremiah 5:22), and
- Of Providence (Jeremiah 5:24).
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 5:28
19th Century
Bishop
They overpass the deeds of the wicked.— Better (the English being ambiguous), they exceed in deeds (literally, <…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 5:28–29
19th Century
Preacher
They judge not the cause, the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy do they not judge. Shall I not visit for th…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 5:28
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet reproves those who were high in dignity, station, and wealth, and who wished at the same time to be considered inviolable because …
John Gill
On Jeremiah 5:28
17th Century
Pastor
They are waxen fat, they shine
Becoming rich they grew fat, and their faces shone through fatness; so oil, delicious…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 5:19–31
17th Century
Minister
Unhumbled hearts are ready to charge God with being unjust in their afflictions. But they can read their sin in their punishment. If people inquire…