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Jeremiah

Jeremiah 
Day 
Day 503

"He is exceedingly proud"

Text: Jeremiah 48:29

THE ARROGANCE OF MOAB

It is one thing to be pleased in doing well in life. It is another thing to become arrogant. Moab was arrogant in heart and attitude.

“You who dwell in Moab,
Leave the cities and dwell in the rock,
And be like the dove which makes her nest
In the sides of the cave’s mouth.
We have heard the pride of Moab
(He is exceedingly proud),
Of his loftiness and arrogance and pride,
And of the haughtiness of his heart.”
Jeremiah 48:28-29

1. “You who dwell in Moab, leave the cities and dwell in the rock,
and be like the dove which makes her nest in the sides of the cave’s mouth”

a) This was a call to all Moab citizens.

b) It was a needed word of admonition.

2. Those who dwelt in cities

a) They were more successful.

b) They despised those who could not afford to live in the city.

3. The word of admonition given

a) To leave the cities.

b) To experience the harsh reality of life for those who were poor.

4. The poor described

a) They were compared to weak and vulnerable doves.

b) Their homes were wherever they could find shelter.

c) Doves were sometimes found in caves.

d) They dwelt there because they had little or no choice at all.

e) Nobody wants to be poor but poverty can hit painfully.

5. “We have heard the pride of Moab (He is exceedingly proud),
of his loftiness and arrogance and pride, and of the haughtiness of his heart”

a) The reputation of Moab:

i) They were prideful.

ii) Indeed, they were “exceedingly proud”.

b) Description of proud Moab:

i) Lofty

ii) Arrogant

iii) Proud

iv) Haughty in heart