What lessons can we learn from God's judgment on Ammon in Ezekiel 25:2? Scripture Foundation “‘Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites and prophesy against them.’ ” (Ezekiel 25:2) Snapshot of the Moment • Ammon, a longtime neighbor and rival of Israel, mocked and exulted when Jerusalem fell (vv. 3–6). • God commanded Ezekiel to announce judgment: their land would become a possession for eastern peoples and a pasture for flocks (vv. 4–5). • The purpose: “Then you will know that I am the Lord” (v. 5). Key Lessons We Can Draw • God notices national attitudes toward His people – Genesis 12:3: “I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you.” – Ammon’s hostility brought literal, historical consequences. • Gloating over another’s calamity invites God’s discipline – Proverbs 24:17; Obadiah 1:12. – Ammon’s rejoicing over Judah’s fall revealed a heart opposed to God’s purposes. • The Lord always reserves the right to avenge His own – Romans 12:19: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” – Trusting God’s justice frees us from vindictiveness. • Prophetic warning is an act of mercy before judgment – Ezekiel faithfully delivered God’s word, giving Ammon every chance to repent. – Listening to God’s warnings today prevents harder discipline tomorrow. • No nation or individual is too powerful—or too insignificant—to escape accountability – Acts 17:31: God “has set a day when He will judge the world in righteousness.” – Modern societies must measure policies and attitudes by God’s standards, not public opinion. Living It Out Today • Guard your heart against schadenfreude; pray even for rivals. • Speak God’s truth even when it risks unpopularity. • Support, rather than scorn, the people and purposes God cherishes. • Rest in divine justice; refuse to take vengeance into your own hands. Takeaway in One Sentence Ammon teaches us that rejoicing over another’s downfall and opposing God’s people invite sure judgment, while humble reverence and obedience invite His blessing and protection. |
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