First Baptist Church Thomson, Ga

In Obadiah we discover that pride is far more than a personality flaw—it is a deceptive sin that convinces us we can live securely and successfully apart from God. Through the nation of Edom, Obadiah reveals how pride causes us to trust in false securities, damages our relationships and compassion for others, and ultimately leads to our own destruction. Yet the book is not only a warning; it is also a message of hope. While God humbles the proud, He gives grace to the humble, rescues those who depend on Him, and reminds us that every earthly kingdom will pass away, but His kingdom will stand forever. The path to true security is not self-reliance, but humble trust in the Lord.