“Therefore, this is what the Sovereign Lord says: Because the great cedar towered over the thick foliage, and because it was proud of its height, I gave it into the hands of the ruler of the nations, for him to deal with according to its wickedness.”
I wonder how long I will read the bible before I stop being surprised at God’s reaction to Pride. Taking credit for what God has given and lording it over others is considered wickedness in God’s sight.
I am quick to point out wickedness - and there is plenty around these days … But I seldom view my arrogance as an example of it. However, God does… and considering its destructiveness I see why God’s is disgusted by it.
lucifer was cast out of Heaven because of pride. Adam and Eve were evicted from the garden because of arrogance…. And in this passage, a ruler is brought down due to conceit… Pride is the original sin and is devastating.
We are ripped apart by its poison. Family members do not speak to each other because of pridefulness. We split from friends when we are offended. Culturally, we divide into tribes and separate from each other based on meaningless differences. People are depressed and angry because their self-importance is not recognized.
Our society has found ways to tolerate and even celebrate this venom. We call it self-reliance, or confidence…. but when that confidence is not based on the power of God - He calls it wickedness.
We call ourselves self-made men…but how ill-informed is that? We didn’t make anything …. We were made in the image of God, and by the power of God. That, and that alone, is why we are valuable.
Pride is a toxin that we carry within ourselves. If it is in your heart, you may rest assured it is not dormant. It is growing and has plans to destroy you and separate you from those you love. Pride is a product of ignorance and is the most destructive force in human history.
Do not celebrate it, do not tolerate it, and do not ignore it…. It is a viper in your home. Make it your mission to root it out and eliminate it today.
“Let us measure ourselves by our
Master, and not by our fellow-servants: then pride will be impossible.” - Charles
Spurgeon
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