Which statement best describes the two themes developed in this excerpt? [nebuchadnezzar], so mighty and elate, supposed that god who sits in majesty could never rob him of his kingly state, yet he was cast from it, and suddenly. forth in the rain, thinking himself to be an animal, he went and fed without on hay as oxen do . . . . till god released him of his madness there . . he swore to sin no more, until the hour of death when at last he was interred he recognized god's mercy and his power. a. temptation is costly, and resistance has a price. b. failure to love bears consequences, and pride leads to a person's downfall. c. even the proud can be humbled, and god is not to be mocked. d. authority deserves recognition, and honor is earned.