The Folly Of Pride

Monday, June 8

Ezekiel 28:2 (ESV) 

““Son of man, say to the ruler of Tyre, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: “’In the pride of your heart you say, “I am a god; I sit on the throne of a god in the heart of the seas.” But you are a mere mortal and not a god, though you think you are as wise as a god.”

Devotion

Due to the Israelites worshipping idols and not God, Ezekiel is provided visions of what will fall upon the people and the nations. In this verse, he is speaking to the prince of Tyre. Archaeologists have determined that Tyre was a prolific city in wealth and trade. The city benefited greatly from the central location that allowed them to trade goods with many surrounding nations.

The prince was full of pride due to his influence and wealth he had gained. Ezekiel reminds him of his human nature and status ("you are but a man").

How can a proud heart praise the Lord? It cannot.

The enemy wins when we seek glory outside of God. This is where the prince of Tyre failed, as many others in this area did during Ezekiel's time, and they failed to seek refuge in the only God that could save them.

Allow praise for the Lord to replace a prideful posture.

“I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.”‭‭Psalm‬ ‭18‬:‭3

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, 

Create in me a clean heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me. A broken and a contrite heart, You will not despise. Forgive me for taking credit for things You have done to help me and for the good things You have placed in my life. In humility, I come before You and acknowledge You as Lord. Thank You for every act of mercy and grace You have showered upon me. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Transparency before the Lord is important because nothing is hidden from His eyes. He is willing to help us if we are honest with ourselves and with Him. Ask for His help. He will align everything that is out of place. Draw near to Him, and He will draw near to you.

Resources

• If you missed yesterday’s message, “How The Angel Became The Devil”, make time to watch it this week. It’s a powerful reminder of the dangers of pride and the importance of remaining humble before God.

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