To continue on the thought I made in my original post on this chapter, God warns the helper. It is good to help others but there are times when we shouldn't. This was one of those times for Egypt. They should not have helped. Were they destined to be conquered? Yes, according to other prophecies, but perhaps it would have been different if they had not joined in alliance with God's rebellious people.
The lesson for us is that if we are trying to help someone God is trying to correct or judge, we may face that judgment. Listening to God isn't just for when we need help it is also something we should be doing when giving it. There are times when the worst thing you can do is help someone. Especially if you are weak yourself. Your intentions may be noble but if you're offering help you shouldn't then you're going to be hurting.
To say it another way, a way that has been said before, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions."
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