What personal changes can we make to avoid the fate in Ezekiel 32:31? Facing the Warning in Ezekiel 32:31 “Pharaoh will see them and be comforted over all his multitude—Pharaoh and all his army slain by the sword, declares the Lord GOD.” Where It Went Wrong • Pride in power and position • Trusting military might instead of the LORD • Hard-hearted refusal to repent despite repeated warnings (cf. Exodus 7–11; Ezekiel 29–32) Personal Changes That Keep Us from Pharaoh’s Fate • Humble Ourselves before God – “Pride goes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18) – Daily confess dependence on the Lord rather than abilities, wealth, or status • Surrender Self-Reliance – “Cursed is the man who trusts in man… and turns his heart from the LORD.” (Jeremiah 17:5) – Make decisions prayerfully, seeking Scripture’s direction first • Embrace Repentance as a Lifestyle – Pharaoh hardened his heart; we keep ours soft (cf. Hebrews 3:15) – Quickly confess sin, turn, and realign with God’s will • Walk in Humility with Others – “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) – Treat people as image-bearers, not stepping-stones to personal goals • Cultivate Obedient Faith – Offer yourself “as living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1) – Obedience shows where our allegiance truly lies (John 14:21) • Stay Spiritually Alert – “Be sober-minded and alert… Resist him, standing firm in your faith.” (1 Peter 5:8-9) – Guard against compromises that erode devotion over time Daily Practices that Reinforce the Change • Begin each morning with Scripture and thanksgiving, acknowledging God’s sovereignty • Keep a short account with sin—confess immediately • Serve someone anonymously each week to quiet self-promotion • Memorize verses on humility (e.g., James 4:6; Luke 14:11) • Regularly recount answered prayers to remember God’s faithfulness over personal resources Encouragement to Persevere God “opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) The very judgment that overtook Pharaoh highlights the depth of that grace: turn, trust, and live differently today, and the sword meant for the proud will never fall on you. |
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