Last modified: October 4, 2021
Brady• October 4, 2021•
Pride is a timeless sin. It has destroyed empires, fractured families, and destroyed relationships, but perhaps its deadliest attack is what it does to our relationship with God. But where does pride come from? In the case of the nation of Edom, it came from their self-assured security in the strength of their empire, but as Obadiah points out, even that couldn’t save them against the judgment of God.
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CloseMost Bible readers are familiar with the basic story of Hosea. God tells Hosea to marry a woman of harlotry (Gomer), which represents God's relationship with Israel. Just as Gomer was faithless towards Hosea, so was Israel faithless towards God. But what about Hosea's kids? The first chapter of Hosea says they have three kids -- each of which with names that describe the punishment of Israel. There is a lot we can learn from these three names, both what it meant for Israel, and what it can mean for us today.
Last modified: October 4, 2021