Daily Bread Bible Verse for Tuesday 14 June 2022 || Pride of the Heart

Daily Bread Bible Verse for Tuesday 14th June 2022 || Key Bible Verse:

The pride of your heart has deceived you. Obadiah 1:3

The powerful kingdom of Edom received discipline from God for its pride. Edom was located amid mountainous terrain, making her seemingly invulnerable to enemies (Obadiah 1:3). Edom was also a wealthy nation, situated at the center of strategic trade routes and rich in copper, a highly valued commodity in the ancient world. It was full of good things yet also full of pride. Its citizens believed their kingdom was invincible, even as they oppressed God’s people (vv. 10–14). But God used the prophet Obadiah to tell them of His judgment. Nations would rise up against Edom, and the once-powerful kingdom would be defenseless and humiliated (vv. 1–2).

Pride deceives us into thinking we can live life on our terms, without God. It makes us feel invulnerable to authority, correction, and weakness. But God calls us to humble ourselves before Him (1 Peter 5:6). As we turn from our pride and choose repentance, God will guide us toward total trust in Him. By:  Karen Huang

Daily Bread Bible Verse for Tuesday 14 June 2022 || REFLECT:

What happens when blessings in your life become sources of pride? How can pride deceive you?