August 6, 2014
Don’t mess with what God has blessed. The surest way to run afoul with our Creator Father is to oppose what has His favor. Take, for example, Edom. Now Edom isn’t exactly a household name and word, so a brief history lesson is in order. These people once inhabited what is today southwestern Lebanon. They were descendants of Abraham and Isaac, through Esau, the brother of Jacob. The descendants of Jacob are the modern Jewish people. The Edomites had a history of opposing these blessed people; not a good idea. Numerous ancient prophecies speak of their ultimate demise, and Obadiah, in particular, identifies the key reason for impending judgment: “The arrogance of your heart has deceived you” (Obadiah 1.3). Their arrogant attitude was manifested in abhorrent actions: “Because of violence to your brother Jacob, You will be covered with shame, And you will be cut off forever.” (Obadiah 1.10) Arrogance and violence would be their undoing.
These ancient words have a direct bearing on Middle East conflict, and its eventual outcome. But, the more personal lesson and application extends to each of us. Pride and arrogance, unchecked, can be our undoing. Deeds done against the people of God will incite the wrath of God. Check your attitude, and your actions. Anything that pride directs is in opposition to the will and plan of God. Humble love for the people of God must be the priority.
"Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (Proverbs 16.18) “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2.3) These two verses serve us well in moving away from the legacy of Edom. Supplant pride with humility. Overcome prideful deeds with humble, loving devotion to one another.
Ancient warnings are powerful promptings for us today. May we live consistently with the favor and blessing we enjoy as His people.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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These ancient words have a direct bearing on Middle East conflict, and its eventual outcome. But, the more personal lesson and application extends to each of us. Pride and arrogance, unchecked, can be our undoing. Deeds done against the people of God will incite the wrath of God. Check your attitude, and your actions. Anything that pride directs is in opposition to the will and plan of God. Humble love for the people of God must be the priority.
"Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling.” (Proverbs 16.18) “Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves” (Philippians 2.3) These two verses serve us well in moving away from the legacy of Edom. Supplant pride with humility. Overcome prideful deeds with humble, loving devotion to one another.
Ancient warnings are powerful promptings for us today. May we live consistently with the favor and blessing we enjoy as His people.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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