When the Babylonians destroyed Jerusalem, the Edomites
rejoiced and helped the enemy instead of helping their brethren. It was a
repetition of the ancient conflict between Esau and Jacob, which symbolizes the
battle between flesh and spirit.
The Edomites were guilty of pride and looting, and God
said they would be looted. They were violent and indifferent, and they rejoiced
at the plight of the Jews; but God warned that they would one day be
slaughtered. What they had done to others would be done to them, and there was
no escape.
But there is a bright future for Israel, for they
shall “possess their possessions”. Babylon burned the city of Jerusalem and the
temple, but Israel will be a fire to burn the enemy. “And the kingdom shall be
the Lord’s”.
Definition of pride: Exaggerated Self-esteem, conceit
Proverbs 14:3 – “In the mouth of a fool is a rod of
pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them”.
Proverbs 15:25 – “The Lord will destroy the house of
the proud, But He will establish the boundary of the widow.”
Proverbs 16:5 – “Everyone proud in heart is an
abomination to the Lord, though they join forces, none will go unpunished.”
Proverbs 16:19 – “Better to be of a humble spirit with
the lowly than to divide the spoil with the proud.”
The root of pride is really the idolatry of self –
worshiping oneself instead of God.
A proud attitude says, “I don’t need God, I can handle
this myself.”
Whenever people let pride control their thoughts and
actions, they may succeed temporarily but ultimately they are headed for
disaster.
Proverbs 21:4 – “A haughty look, a proud heart, and
the plowing of the wicked are sin.”
A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in
spirit will retain honor.
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