corruption in leadership, idolatry, pride, greed, and covetousness—these were major problems within the society of Isaiah’s day. And sadly, they became major problems within every generation including today. We often read or hear about leaders who have become corrupt, who have sought personal gain instead of the welfare of the people they were supposed to serve. Countless people in the world are idolaters. They worship man-made ideas or objects or other mere beings instead of the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ and the Creator of all things. We all know people who are prideful, who exalt themselves and demean others because they consider themselves more worthy of recognition, honor, or attention.