“The pride of your heart has deceived you…”   —Obadiah 1:3a

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”  —Proverbs 16:18

Very little is known about the prophet Obadiah, whose name means “servant of the Lord.”  The vision given to him by God involves the judgment of the nation of Edom, the descendants of Esau.  Though related to the Israelites by blood, the Edomites were a thorn in their flesh for many generations.  They thought they could mistreat others but never pay the price.  But their arrogance toward God and men was their downfall.

Pride is dangerous because it distorts your view of yourself.  Romans 12:3

Pride is dangerous because it destroys your relationship with others.  1 Corinthians 13:4

Pride is dangerous because it destroys your relationship with God.  James 4:6

“As it is written:  ‘Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord!’”  1 Corinthians 1:31