Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"Of his haughtiness and his pride"
Text: Isaiah 16:6
THE SIN OF PRIDE
One particular sin of Moab was highlighted. It was the sin of “pride”. This seems rather peculiar, for what did Moab possess that it should be so proud?
“We have heard of the pride of Moab—
He is very proud—
Of his haughtiness and his pride and his wrath;
But his lies shall not be so.
Therefore Moab shall wail for Moab;
Everyone shall wail.
For the foundations of Kir Hareseth you shall mourn;
Surely they are stricken.”
Isaiah 16:6-7
1. Reputation of the sin of Moab.
a) The Pride of Moab
“He is very proud” (Isaiah 16:6b)
b) Expressions of Moab’s pride.
i) His haughtiness.
ii) His arrogance (“pride”).
iii) His wrath (easily angered).
c) The name (reputation) of Moab.
i) It is no more than a lie.
ii) It would soon be proven that his pride is nothing but a lie.
2. What was Moab as a nation?
a) It was a small nation.
b) It was never a major power.
c) It may have some victories over Israel/ Judah but they are not huge successes.
d) There was really nothing for Moab to boast about.
e) Its pride was just foolish sinfulness.
3. When Moab perishes:
a) Who would wail for Moab?
b) Would other nations lament over its demise?
No!
c) Moab would wail for Moab.
This was the sad and grim reality.
d) All Moabites would wail for Moab when it collapses.
4. Kir Hareseth
a) The word “Kir” means “fortress”.
b) Kir Hareseth was once an ancient capital of Moab.
c) The foundations of this ancient city were severely struck.
d) The city became devastated.
e) All Moab mourned its destruction.