Topical Bible: Glory: Temporal of the Wicked is in Their Shame

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The concept of glory, particularly the temporal glory of the wicked, is a recurring theme in the Bible. This notion underscores the transient and ultimately shameful nature of the prosperity and honor that the wicked may experience in this life. The Scriptures provide numerous insights into how the fleeting glory of the wicked contrasts with the eternal glory reserved for the righteous.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 73:18-20 : "Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! Like one waking from a dream, so You, O Lord, awaken and despise their form." This passage highlights the precarious position of the wicked, whose apparent success and glory are but temporary illusions, destined to end in sudden destruction and shame.

2. Proverbs 11:7 : "When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the hope of his strength vanishes." The temporal nature of the wicked's glory is evident in their death, where all their earthly achievements and honor dissipate, leaving them with nothing.

3. Jeremiah 9:23-24 : "This is what the LORD says: 'Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice, and righteousness on the earth, for I delight in these things,' declares the LORD." Here, the Lord admonishes against boasting in temporal attributes such as wisdom, strength, and wealth, which are often the sources of the wicked's glory. Instead, true glory is found in knowing and understanding God.

4. Philippians 3:18-19 : "For as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things." The Apostle Paul laments the fate of those who reject Christ, noting that their glory is rooted in shameful pursuits and is ultimately destined for destruction.

5. James 1:10-11 : "But the rich should exult in their humiliation, because they will pass away like a flower of the field. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits." James uses the metaphor of a withering flower to illustrate the fleeting nature of the wicked's glory, which will inevitably fade away.

Theological Insights:

The temporal glory of the wicked is often characterized by material wealth, power, and social status. However, the Bible consistently warns that these are not lasting and are often accompanied by shame and moral corruption. The wicked may appear to thrive, but their success is superficial and short-lived. Their pursuits are rooted in earthly desires, which ultimately lead to their downfall.

The Scriptures encourage believers to focus on eternal values and the glory that comes from a relationship with God. True glory is found in righteousness, humility, and the knowledge of the Lord. The temporal glory of the wicked serves as a cautionary tale, reminding the faithful of the importance of seeking God's eternal kingdom rather than the fleeting accolades of the world.

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Philippians 3:19
Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)
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"Boast not Thyself of To-Morrow, for Thou Knowest not what a Day ...
... Certain I am, that many boast of wicked designs, and ... will become their shame, because
they glory in them ... gifts of God, outward or inward, temporal or spiritual ...
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2 Cor. Iii. 5
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and that the Wicked often fall ... go on to speak wholly of Temporal Evils; and ...
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On the Feast of a Holy Bishop
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to the glory of God ... have become so established in this evil, wicked state, that ...
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(On the Passion, viii. : on Wednesday in Holy Week. )
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unrighteous and wicked; and though ... of death as to make it temporal instead of ...
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An Exhortation to the Romans to Renounce Paganism.
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"Who Walk not after the Flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that ...
... a great shame for a Christian to glory in them ... sinneth not,"he keepeth himself, and
that wicked one toucheth ... or lift up your heads above temporal and earthly ...
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Not with Outward Show
... Spirit, humanity cannot discern the glory of Christ ... been willing to establish a temporal
dominion, to ... Corinth, that populous, wealthy, and wicked city, polluted ...
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How Saints May Help the Devil
... faces with sadness, on account of our temporal trials, and ... hear the loud cries of
"Gogoniant,"""Glory to God ... have often helped to pacify the wicked in their ...
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"Who Will Rise up with Me against the Wicked?"
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to any temporal advantage; nothing ... is always to be fixed on the glory of God ...
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Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ
... by which we may become partakers of His glory: He does ... summons all those who from
fear of temporal death shall ... it is said (Psalm 7. 15), "The wicked with all ...
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