Pride...Guard Against It!

This book has been a wild ride so far, has it not?  I cannot tell you how much I have gained from all of the amazing insights you all have given to us from this amazing book.  As we head toward the end of the year and the downward hill slide to the end of our journey together through the Bible, I cannot tell you all how my life has been eternally changed by all of the contributions you have made through this blog.  You all have been such a blessing!!!

Chapters 31 and 32 continue to declare the Lord's judgment against the nation of Egypt and the reason for this judgment is PRIDE.  This particular sin seems to be the foundation or the basis for all other sins and I think this is why the Lord hates it so much because He knows that it is the root of all sin problems.  If we can steer clear of having a pride problem in our lives, the Lord will be before all else in our hearts, and our obedience to Him will reflect in this lack of pride in our hearts.

LACK OF PRIDE = GOD BEFORE ALL ELSE = OBEDIENCE TO HIM IN OUR LIVES = PROPER ROOT SYSTEM!!!

This may seem simple and easy to do, but the problem with Satan and sin is that it is SO sneaky and so deceptive.  If we are not INTENTIONAL about guarding against it and keeping it out of our hearts, it has a way of creeping in and we do not even realize it is building and taking over the condition of our hearts.  For some reason, the Lord has put me in the position of dealing with leaders whose hearts have become full of pride and to have the job of confronting them with this problem.  This is NOT a job that I enjoy in ANY way, but the Lord has put me there very clearly on two separate occasions to try to help and open the eyes to this problem in the hearts of the leaders.  Sad to say, the outcomes were not good and the destruction of this sin came to its full fruition.  It is so devastating and painfu, as is evidenced by history and the fall of the nations about which Ezekiel prophesied.  PLEASE guard against this in your heart and in your life!!!!!

Chapter 33 talks about how God made Ezekiel the watchman for the house of Israel.  Ezekiel is given clear instruction that he is to speak to the Israelites whatever the Lord tells him to say and that he will be innocent of their blood if he is obedient in speaking these words.  Is there something the Lord has told you to say to someone and you have not yet been obedient to this?  SPEAK!!!!  BE OBEDIENT TO THIS INSTRUCTION!!!  You will be blessed for it and you will be free from any guilt for not having spoken.

I just LOVE the Word of God!!!!  It is alive and is endless in its instruction and lessons for our lives.  It is the only offensive weapon we have against Satan.  USE IT!!!!