How can we guard against underestimating God's chosen people today? Recognizing the Warning in Ezekiel 25:8 “Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Because Moab and Seir said, “Look, the house of Judah is like all the nations,” ’” Moab’s Miscalculation • Moab assumed Judah was ordinary, stripping God’s people of their distinct calling. • This contempt invited swift judgment (Ezekiel 25:9–11). • The lesson: Whenever we treat God’s chosen as common, we place ourselves at odds with Him. Timeless Biblical Principles • God sets apart a people for Himself (Deuteronomy 7:6). • He blesses those who bless them and curses those who curse them (Genesis 12:3). • He calls them “the apple of His eye” (Zechariah 2:8). • Gentile believers are grafted into Israel’s olive tree and must “not boast over the branches” (Romans 11:17–21). • Despising any member of Christ’s body invites discipline (1 Corinthians 12:21–26). Practical Ways to Guard Our Hearts Today • Study God’s promises to Israel and refuse the attitude that “they’re just like everyone else.” • Pray for the peace of Jerusalem (Psalm 122:6); intercession aligns us with God’s heart. • Reject every form of anti-Semitism, whether open or subtle. • Support ministries that bless Jewish people with compassion and the gospel (Romans 1:16). • Honor fellow believers as set apart, treating even the “least” as we would the Lord Himself (Matthew 25:40). • Stay humble—remember we stand by faith, not superiority (Romans 11:20). Scriptures That Reinforce the Call • Numbers 24:9 – “Blessed is everyone who blesses you, and cursed is everyone who curses you.” • Isaiah 60:12 – “The nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish.” • Psalm 105:8–15 – He keeps His covenant forever and permits no one to oppress His anointed. • Galatians 6:10 – “As we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who belong to the household of faith.” Living It Out Guarding against underestimation begins with recognizing God’s enduring covenant, continues with humble gratitude for our own inclusion, and overflows in active honor toward Israel and every believer we meet. |
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