Conversely, there are those who promote indulgence and sensuality, likened to those who polish cushions and place them under every arm, such as the Epicureans and Pyrrhonians. We also encounter Jovinian and Eunomius, who assert, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die" (1 Corinthians 15:32).
Consequently, the prophet is instructed to turn his face toward the daughters of his people. It is essential to clarify the significance of turning and directing one’s face: it mirrors what is stated regarding the Lord's gaze upon those who do wickedness, to erase their memory from the earth (Psalm 33:17). Just as wax melts when exposed to fire, so do sinners perish in the presence of God (Psalm 67:3). In this context, the same prophet proclaims, "Son of man, set your face toward Thebes, and the south, and the Negev" (Ezekiel 20:46); and further, "The word of the Lord came to me, saying, Son of man, set your face toward the children of Jerusalem" (Ezekiel 21:2); later, "The word of the Lord came to me, saying, Set your face toward the children of Ammon" (Ezekiel 25:2); and again, "Set your face against Pharaoh, king of Egypt" (Ezekiel 29:2); and once more, "Son of man, set your face against Gog and Magog" (Ezekiel 38:2); and elsewhere, "I will set My face against that man, and I will bring him to ruin and destruction, and I will remove him from among the people, as I am the Lord" (Ezekiel 14:8).
THEOSIS