I had such high hopes when this chapter started. Uzziah took the throne early (16) and held it for 52 years. That's a long run of stability compared to many of the kings we've read about. He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.....and then, BOOM! Here we go again.
16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God,
Insert your metaphor here;
Pride comes before the fall
Absolute power corrupts absolutely
It seems whenever we, as people, start to make some achievements...we just can't handle it. Almost inevitably we start to think its because we are so great. What a weak minded species. We forget everything that has happened leading us up to this point. We forget our values and morals. We forget what got us here.
Its a great lesson for me, who has achieved a moderate level of success in life.
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16 But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall....
ReplyDeletePicked the same verse. It is so true the more societal power and stature that is achieved the greater risk for big life problems to follow.
We need to seek the face of God to remain humble. All we think we have and are if based on society can be gone tomorrow. Gods love endures forever.
Knut (still from a bus on i80)