7 In the measure that she glorified herself and lived luxuriously, in the same measure give her torment and sorrow; for she says in her heart, ‘I sit as queen, and am no widow, and will not see sorrow.’

A. In this life immorality seems to “live it up” in luxury. Many immoral sins are seen by the world as good, exciting, fun and normal. There is a concerted effort, for example, on the part of homosexual groups to make their sinful lifestyle acceptable and normal.

B. Many lived in luxury on the profits from such sins. Think about Hugh Hefner and the “Playboy Mansion.” God pronounces that in the same measure that they enjoyed the luxuries, they will suffer the greater torment.

C. Immorality thinks that it is invincible. People who act upon these immoral impulses never think they will get caught.

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