Isaiah 47

In verse 6 God revealed that he would turn Israel over to Babylon for punishment. Babylon became proud of the position into which God had placed them and they took advantage of Israel's weakness. Babylon was merciless; forgetting that they were God's servant to rebuke his people. There are people today who may be given an advantage over modern believers. They may forget, or not realize, that they are only servants of God to strengthen his people. If they act arrogantly they will share Babylon's shame and emptiness.
Stuart