Title: Fear of Pride / Isaiah 14:12-32
Content Reading Bible: 14:12-32
Subject: Fear of Pride
There are not many parts in the Bible that tell us the origin of Satan, but in the text we see that he
You will discover the root cause and motive that led you to oppose God.
Of course, historically, this prophecy refers to Babylon, but it has a more important didactic meaning.
The fact is that it is a warning against the dangers of not maintaining one's position, namely pride.
1. Lucifer acts arrogantly - Lucifer is the name of a shining star.
He was the wisest, most beautiful, and most powerful angel of all God's creation.
He was most unhappy because he did not keep his position. he himself like God
He wanted to be, and he was trying to compare himself with God.
Our Jesus (Philippians 2:6-8) said that, although he is the original God,
did not regard him as something, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, like men.
And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death,
It is in stark contrast to the ‘death on the cross’.
Babylon was like this. When his strength and glory reached the climax, he did not keep his position.
No, he wanted to become like God.
A believer must always recognize himself rightly.
2. God punishes the proud.
For Lucifer's pride, God immediately punished him, throwing him into the depths of Hades. God
Keep in mind that the thing you hate the most is pride.
No matter how special gifts and powers are given, if they practice arrogantly, they will be punished.
Pride is the fear that makes us his enemies.
We know well that neither a strong house nor a nation can stand when he opposes him.
3. No matter how good a plan is, if the management is not successful, the plan is worthless.
Management is as important as a plan, and in the end, a plan can be said to be a blueprint for the achievement of management.
In 21-27, human management ends in failure despite sufficient effort invested.
There are many cases, but God's management is sure to be accomplished. So knowing his will
People should strive to obey with reverence.
No one can abolish God's thoughts or management, and nothing can be an obstacle.
It is His management that must be accomplished.
Therefore, the person who stands by Him at any time is a blessed person.