Ezekiel 28 and 29 speak against the prince of Tyre and the pharaoh of Egypt. Both of these kingdoms will fall to Babylon. Those who arrogantly flaunt their disdain for God will ultimately receive their unfortunate reward. They may believe they are immune from God’s punishment, but they are not. God is in control and is sovereign.

1 Peter 5 charges elders to lead by example and those who are younger in the faith to follow their lead. All of us should be humble in our dealings. We should not waste time being anxious but rather, we should give our cares to God.  We need to maintain spiritual discipline and resist evil.