RPG Adults
SHOW-OFF EMBARRASSED
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Esther 1:15
Proverbs 16:18
"Pride comes
before a fall."
SHOW-OFF EMBARRASSED
The riches, grandeur, glory, and splendor that Ahasuerus displayed was with the intention to maximally impress others concerning who he was, how much he owned, and how much he controlled. He spared no effort, and carefully coordinated all the events to ensure no one missed seeing his position, power and possessions. He wanted to be admired and revered. There was just one more thing at the end of the 187-day show of pomp that would cap off Ahasuerus’ elaborate procession of ceremonious display of his majesty: that he possessed a most beautiful wife too. How he would be the envy of all men then. But to his greatest chagrin, his queen refused to come. It was at the height of Ahasuerus’ carefully coordinated glorifying of himself that his pride would be punctured. Instead of gaining the admiration and accolade he had hoped for, he became a laughing stock. It would have been less embarrassing if he had not been so ostentatious in his bragging. God made sure that this would happen on the final day of Ahasuerus’ haughty show. "What shall we do…?" (Esther 1:15). The high and lofty king was humbled, deflated and at a loss.
There is a lesson for all of us. God warns: "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18). Do we jump at opportunities to show off to others? Or worse, do we scheme to show off what we possess, are capable of, or have achieved? Perhaps we just revel in our minds how great we are? Pride is the first sin that entered the universe even before Adam’s fall. Satan was well endowed by God. Then he wanted to be worshipped. A proud look (Ps101:5), a haughty spirit (Prov 16:18), and boasters (Rom 1:30) are what God hates and finds abominable (Prov 6:16). He will cause them to stumble and fall (Jer 50:32), bring them low (Isa 2:12), and then humble them (Isa10:33). Satan fell like lightning with just the thoughts of pride in his heart before even acting them out! Guard your heart!
THOUGHT: Am I a show-off?
PRAYER: Lord, convict me whenever the sin of pride wells up even in my thoughts.
Esther 1:15
Proverbs 16:18
"Pride comes
before a fall."
SHOW-OFF EMBARRASSED
The riches, grandeur, glory, and splendor that Ahasuerus displayed was with the intention to maximally impress others concerning who he was, how much he owned, and how much he controlled. He spared no effort, and carefully coordinated all the events to ensure no one missed seeing his position, power and possessions. He wanted to be admired and revered. There was just one more thing at the end of the 187-day show of pomp that would cap off Ahasuerus’ elaborate procession of ceremonious display of his majesty: that he possessed a most beautiful wife too. How he would be the envy of all men then. But to his greatest chagrin, his queen refused to come. It was at the height of Ahasuerus’ carefully coordinated glorifying of himself that his pride would be punctured. Instead of gaining the admiration and accolade he had hoped for, he became a laughing stock. It would have been less embarrassing if he had not been so ostentatious in his bragging. God made sure that this would happen on the final day of Ahasuerus’ haughty show. "What shall we do…?" (Esther 1:15). The high and lofty king was humbled, deflated and at a loss.
There is a lesson for all of us. God warns: "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall" (Prov 16:18). Do we jump at opportunities to show off to others? Or worse, do we scheme to show off what we possess, are capable of, or have achieved? Perhaps we just revel in our minds how great we are? Pride is the first sin that entered the universe even before Adam’s fall. Satan was well endowed by God. Then he wanted to be worshipped. A proud look (Ps101:5), a haughty spirit (Prov 16:18), and boasters (Rom 1:30) are what God hates and finds abominable (Prov 6:16). He will cause them to stumble and fall (Jer 50:32), bring them low (Isa 2:12), and then humble them (Isa10:33). Satan fell like lightning with just the thoughts of pride in his heart before even acting them out! Guard your heart!
THOUGHT: Am I a show-off?
PRAYER: Lord, convict me whenever the sin of pride wells up even in my thoughts.