The Consequences Of Pride Obadiah’s vision the vision of obadiah. this is what the sovereign lord says about edom— we have heard a message from the lord: an envoy was sent. In this opening message, we explore how god confronts the pride of the edomites, calling them—and us—to humility. drawing from obadiah 1:1–9, we reflect on the dangers of pride, how it deceives.
Obadiah Humility Over Pride Calvary Chapel Longview This lack of awareness can be seen as a result of pride and overconfidence, a recurring theme in obadiah’s prophecy against edom. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of complacency and the importance of vigilance, echoing the new testament’s call to be watchful (1 peter 5:8). • god’s judgment targets pride because it supplants trust in him with trust in self. • no sphere of human strength—military, intellectual, geographic, or hereditary—can shield from his verdict. • true security comes through humility and dependence on the lord, who “opposes the proud” yet graciously lifts the humble (james 4:10). As we reflect on obadiah 1:9, let us commit to practicing humility and compassion rather than pride and judgment. let us remember that in god’s kingdom, the last will be first, and the first will be last. What is obadiah 1:5 9 about? can you imagine a group of people filled with pride and acting aggressively towards others? this verse from obadiah talks about the consequences of such behavior. it shows how god does not tolerate arrogance and violence towards his people.
Obadiah 1 9 As we reflect on obadiah 1:9, let us commit to practicing humility and compassion rather than pride and judgment. let us remember that in god’s kingdom, the last will be first, and the first will be last. What is obadiah 1:5 9 about? can you imagine a group of people filled with pride and acting aggressively towards others? this verse from obadiah talks about the consequences of such behavior. it shows how god does not tolerate arrogance and violence towards his people. The book of obadiah contains a message of judgment against edom, a nation that had mistreated the israelites. obadiah prophesies that edom will be brought down and its pride will be humbled. Though you ascend as high as the eagle: in their pride, the edomites thought themselves to be as high as the eagle, pride is so ingrained in fallen human nature that even if we don’t have much to be proud about, we’ll find something to exalt ourselves. Obadiah’s prophecy against edom reveals how pride can blind a people to their own sin, causing them to celebrate the suffering of others and even participate in injustice. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. you'll also learn how each part of the story points to jesus and how those who believe in him must humble themselves and admit their pride. we would like to thank spoken gospel for providing this plan.
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