8/13/2012
Nahum 3
-A final pronouncement of doom is given to Nineveh, which is
a city of violence completely full of lies and stealing (these three things are
in God’s top ten of things not to do, Exodus 20:13, 15-16). They had played the
harlot using beauty, prestige, and power to seduce other nations and take them
from the One true and living God (Nahum 3:4). But beneath her beautiful and
impressive exterior lay a vicious and deceitful interior, which was evil to the
core. She was charming and the mistress of sorceries (occultic type practices)
(Nahum 3:4). For these atrocities, God was against her and would devastate the
nation (Nahum 3:5-19). *Application* Bullying is a big deal these days in
schools across our land. Nineveh thought she could get away with treating
others inhumanely and cruelly without mercy. However, as with any situation,
God sees and knows all things and will recompense the wicked for every unkind
act. If you have wronged someone or taken unfair advantage of them, go to them
and make it right before the LORD is all out against you. Do the Godly thing
and seek restoration, repentance, and reconciliation.
Verse to Memorize:
Nahum 3:1
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