How can Ezekiel 28:6 guide us in humility and submission to God? Setting the Scene The Spirit directed Ezekiel to confront the prince of Tyre, a ruler intoxicated with his own brilliance. God makes clear that even the sharpest human intellect is microscopic next to His infinite wisdom. Key Verse “Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you regard your mind as the mind of a god,” (Ezekiel 28:6) What Arrogance Looks Like • Self-reliance that sidelines prayer • Decision-making detached from God’s Word • Craving recognition rather than God’s approval • Acting as if boundaries of righteousness do not apply Why Humility Matters • Pride provokes divine opposition—“God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble” (James 4:6). • Humility attracts elevation in God’s timing—“Humble yourselves… that He may exalt you” (1 Peter 5:6). • Submitting preserves us from ruin—“Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18). Submitting the Mind to God 1. Acknowledge God’s supremacy daily. Say with the psalmist, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You” (Psalm 16:2). 2. Filter every thought through Scripture (2 Corinthians 10:5). 3. Invite the Spirit to search motives (Psalm 139:23-24). 4. Replace self-praise with thanksgiving (Colossians 3:17). 5. Surround yourself with believers who speak truth in love (Hebrews 10:24-25). Christ: The Perfect Pattern “Have this mind among yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus… He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death” (Philippians 2:5-8). The One who truly had the right to claim equality with God chose submission; so must we. Everyday Practices of Humility • Start each morning in the Word before social media or news. • Confess sin promptly; lingering guilt hardens the heart. • Serve in unseen ways—clean a room, visit the sick, write an anonymous gift card. • Rejoice when others are honored; resist the urge to compare. • End the day recounting God’s faithfulness, not your accomplishments. Closing Reflection Ezekiel 28:6 warns that exalting our own reasoning invites God’s discipline. True wisdom is kneeling before the throne, surrendering will and intellect to the only wise God. |
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