In this sermon, Pastor explores the book of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, to emphasize the dangers of pride and its consequences. Written after the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem, the message is directed towards the people of Judah who struggle to understand their suffering while their enemies appear to thrive. Pastor explains that Obadiah's pronouncement serves as encouragement for the Israelites, highlighting how individuals and nations engrossed in pride, like the Edomites, ultimately face divine judgment. The sermon establishes three key lessons drawn from Obadiah’s text: pride always precedes a fall, pride has avoidable pitfalls, and pride signals the end times.Pastor elaborates on these lessons by illustrating how indifference to others' misfortune, celebrating their misfortunes, and exploiting their troubles stem from pride. He calls the congregation to reflect on their own attitudes towards those who have wronged them, urging compassion and humility instead of arrogance. The sermon concludes with encouragement about the future, emphasizing that while the prideful face judgment, those who remain humble and seek God's way will find hope in the promise of Christ's return. Pastor invites listeners to surrender their pride, embrace humility, and commit to a life of compassion, reinforcing that God's love and mercy guide us away from the traps of arrogance.
