New Heart, New Spirit_27 Ezekiel 31:1-18This message was given in 587 B.C. Ezekiel compared Egypt to Assyria, calling Assyria a great cedar tree. The Egyptians were to look at the fall of the mighty nation of Assyria (whose demise they had seen) as an example of what would happen to them. Just like Assyria, Egypt took pride in its strength and beauty; this would be its downfall. She would crash like a mighty tree and be sent to the grave. There is no stability apart from God, even fora great society with magnificent culture and military power. Pride is a horrible evil in the sight of God. We become guilty of sinful pride when we exalt ourselves above others. Exalting self degrades, shames, and humiliates others. Sinful pride causes a person to become conceited, haughty, and egotistical. Exalting ourselves above others can lead us to mistreat people through prejudice, discrimination, favoritism, and partiality. In exalting themselves above others, some leaders become oppressive, brutal, and violent. Such rulers often abuse their own citizens as well as oppress people of other nations. This is why God hates pride and says that it will lead to destruction.
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Coming from Arab, Alabama, and growing up in Tampa, Fla. I moved with my family to Georgia in 1969. I was saved by God’s marvelous Grace in September 1972 at Blue Springs Baptist Church located down the road from North Cobb High School in Acworth, Ga. Called to preach at 16...
