Woe to The Wicked

When he was 88, the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes found himself on a train. The conductor called for tickets, but Justice Holmes couldn’t find his and seemed terribly upset. He searched his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without success. The conductor … More

Confidence

Inasmuch as Babylon was soon to rise to the height of its power and would not be overthrown for another seventy years (until 539 B.C.), the scope of what God revealed to His prophet in this passage was significant. While its message could be applied to different world powers, the principle can also be applicable to state and city government; to corporations, schools, hospitals; and to institutions of all types, Christian and non-Christian. Five woes are pronounced on Chaldea in verses 6-20:

  1. This first woe is pronounced on them because of their taking things that don’t belong to them. “Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his."  (vv 6-8).
  2. This second woe is pronounced upon them because of their wanting to do sinful things. “Woe to him that covereth an evil covetousness.” (vv 9-11).
  3. This third woe is pronounced upon the them because of their violence. “Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood.” (vv 12-14).
Evil and injustice seems to have the upper hand in this world.  Like Habakkuk, Christians often feel angry and discouraged as they see what goes on. As we have just observed, Habakkuk complained vigorously to God about the situation. God’s answer to Habakkuk is the same answer He would give to us: “Be patient and I will work out My plans in My perfect timing.” It helps to remember that God hates sin, even more than we do and punishment will certainly come.

Application

As a quiet, introverted person I can still bear witness if I will first determine to be obedient, and then will affirm that God has appointed me to be an ambassador for Him, and that lost people need the message that Jesus is the only way to God’s heaven.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (English Standard Version)


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