What can we learn from Ezekiel 28:3 about humility before God? Setting the Scene Ezekiel 28 addresses the proud “prince of Tyre.” In verse 3 the Lord says, “Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you!”. The statement drips with irony—God is exposing arrogance, not applauding it. Key Observations • Sarcastic praise: The ruler thinks he outranks even Daniel, famed for God-given insight (Daniel 1:17; 2:19). • Divine x-ray: “No secret is hidden” underscores that God sees the ruler’s inflated self-image. • Contrast in sources of wisdom: Daniel’s wisdom came from God; Tyre’s prince credits himself. Lessons on Humility • True wisdom is always borrowed, never self-generated (James 1:5). • Pride blinds; humility opens eyes to God’s perspective (Proverbs 3:7; Isaiah 5:21). • God resists the proud and gives grace to the humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5-6). • Boasting in human achievement invites judgment; boasting in the Lord invites blessing (Jeremiah 9:23-24). Supporting Scriptures • Romans 12:3—“Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but think with sober judgment.” • Proverbs 16:18—“Pride goes before destruction.” • 1 Corinthians 1:31—“Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” Application for Today • Measure wisdom by fidelity to Scripture, not by applause, titles, or intellect. • Regularly confess dependence on the Lord for every insight and success. • Invite God’s searchlight—ask Him to expose pride before it bears bitter fruit (Psalm 139:23-24). • Celebrate others’ God-given gifts; refuse comparison that breeds conceit. Summing It Up Ezekiel 28:3 warns that self-exalting “wisdom” is folly before the all-knowing God. Humility bows to the Source of wisdom, credits Him for every secret revealed, and remains teachable under His unerring Word. |
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