What has Edom to do with us? The nation of Edom is who Obadiah’s prophecy is all about. Edom is evil, and Edom will be eliminated. But what does this ancient message mean for our modern world? Is it hopelessly outdated, or can we find some relevance for our contemporary lives in these age-old words of judgement?
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It is terribly easy to use the doctrine of election as a source of pride. Being called into a special relationship with the Almighty One is truly astounding. It really does set us apart from those who remain outside of this relationship. And it really does place us in a different category and gives us special access to our God. So how do we avoid the immense stumbling block of pride which so easily leaves us face-down in the muck?
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