Isaiah 10:20-21. “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the Lord, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the Mighty God.” CONSEQUENCES OF PRIDE. Only a small group come straggling back amidst the desolation. They are the few who remain after pride had exalted the nation. Idols had taken the place of God; men's hearts were lifted up in pride. When the enemy came in like a flood upon them, pride was why so many died.
The people had taken to exalting themselves, like foolish tools in the hands of the Master. Pride left unchecked by a nation of people, can only lead to disaster. The lessons of history are left there for us so we don't make their mistake. Unfortunately, now it seems we're doing the same, not considering the way that we take.
How strange that we can't seem to learn; what is wrong with us? We are more and more lifting up ourselves; less and less in God we trust. Pride by its nature is a soul-damning sin to a nation or an individual. The effects it leaves in its arrogant path are fatal, not just residual.
By its nature pride thinks it is first and foremost of every characteristic. It claims for itself the position of honor no matter what are the statistics It looks down its nose at humility, quite sure it has nothing to offer - Not realizing that God uses humility to reveal what His grace does proffer.
As pride raises its gaudy head higher and higher, God prepares to bring it down. In a nation of people, the consequences of pride, moves quickly from town to town - As more turn away from God and seek their own, angels brace themselves to fear - Knowing God is going to deal in justice; the judgment of God draws near.
It is inevitable that those who ignore faith and God will find pride brought down in flames. The consequences they brought upon themselves, leaves only themselves to blame. God has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but there comes a time when He must For the sake of generations yet to come, carry out a judgment that is just.
So, when the tools start to say that they are the ones in control - And ignore the Master Craftsman who made man a living soul - Then face this fact – there is a time soon to come when God stops this downward spiral. And know that in a very short time, there will come on pride a fiery trial.
“O Righteous God, I can see the rapid deterioration of righteousness in the people, and the rapid rise of human pride in the affairs of men on earth. I know judgment is coming. Help me to do this day, what I can to urge those who will listen to “flee from the wrath to come.” In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”