Nebuchadnezzar urges us to beware of the perishables because they . . . The standard of Babylon stressed success as measured by worldly standards. He never once considered that his success was attributable to another source. The glory and beauty of Babylon were envied by the world. Such elicited the praise of all mankind, yet it did not bring God s praise.
Man delights in that which is perishable.
Babylon s success was measured by perishables gold, silver, human slaves, possessions, etc. Those whose success is measured by perishable standards are often blind to the permanent items that have eternal value. The King s dream told of a massive tree. The tree symbolized Nebuchadnezzar. The message was clear in a moment the vast wealth and success of the King would be gone.