RTW August 28
Then Comes Disgrace, Quarrels, And Destruction
You have been deceived by your own pride…
Obadiah 1:3a
My Takeaways
Something Old
- When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (NIV)
Proverbs 11:2 - Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. (WEB)
Proverbs 13:10 - Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. (NIV)
Proverbs 16:18 - A man’s pride brings him low, but one of lowly spirit gains honor. (WEB)
Proverbs 29:23
Something New
Pride
a high or inordinate opinion of one’s own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
Presumptuous
full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought, as by saying or doing something without right or permission
Insolence
boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously insulting
Something to Do
Deal with my pride.
Something Old: I was introduced to a new Prophet, Obadiah today.God sent Obadiah To let the nation of Edom know His judgement against them. God was not pouring out his judgment against them because He is unfair, but because he demands complete justice and Edom was getting caught up in their own pride, wealth and their action against the Israelites, God’s people.
Something New: The Edomites ignored and mocked God. They did not help the Israelites. They sinned against God’s people.They were foolish because they did not understand God’s wisdom.
Something To Do: Don’t behave like the Edomites be willing to help others in time of need. Do not rejoice about other people’s misfortunes even when I think they deserve it. Remember that God will judge me in the way that I judge others.