THEOSISGregory the Great
He will not escape darkness, as noted in Job 15:30. If this arrogant individual had turned from sin toward righteousness, he could have found liberation from darkness. However, since he refuses to pursue the light of virtue, he remains ensnared in it. His influence leads others, who are captivated by worldly pursuits, to be consumed by the flames of greed and lustful desires. Thus, it is rightly stated, the flames of his branches shall be consumed (Job 15:30). Had he gathered those in pursuit of the Heavenly Kingdom, he would have nurtured fruitful branches within himself. Instead, those connected to him are scorched by their earthly cravings. The fervor of their passions ignites their hearts, ultimately withering the potential for good works as they are overwhelmed by evil desires.
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Additionally, it follows that by the breath of his mouth he shall be taken away (Job 15:30). The proud individual, wielding power in this life, often grants unrestrained expression to his tongue, uttering all sorts of wickedness and harming others with insults and curses. Moreover, he sometimes indulges in blasphemy against his Creator, as reflected in the Psalmist’s words: they turn their mouth to heaven, but their tongue prostrates itself on the earth (Psalm 72:9). This is exemplified by the rich man in torment, who pleads for a drop of water to cool his tongue from Lazarus's finger. Thus, it is evident that in the area where a person has sinned most, there will be greater suffering. Therefore, it is justly observed that by the breath of his mouth he shall be taken away; he will face punishment because he failed to govern his speech in reverence to God.