Obadiah 1:15 'Your Dealings...'

The shortest book of the old testament, Obadiah, conveys an important message: do not take advantage of those who are in distress. Although this seems pretty obvious, we undoubtedly need reminding to oppose the 'dog eat dog' survivalist mindset that intensifies at times. Obadiah 1:15 is like the backdrop of the 'golden rule', expressed in numerous ways throughout the Bible, for example, when Jesus says "Love your neighbor as yourself." (Mark 12:31)

While the sentiment of the golden rule is shared in many philosophies & religions (see: https://www.goldenruleproject.org/formulations), salvation is unique to Christianity. God's reach down to us on earth through His son, for our redemption, is unlike anything else. Blessed we are, amen.

3"The arrogance of your heart has de-
       ceived you,
You who live in the clefts of the rock,
In the loftiness of your dwelling place,
Who say in your heart,
"Who will bring me down to earth?"
4"Though you build high like the eagle,
Though you set your nest among the
      stars,
From there I will bring you down, de-
       clares the Lord.
(Obadiah 1:3-4)

Who will bring me down to earth? The Lord, God if I am receptive to His Spirit.

"Do not enter the gate of My people
In the day of their disaster.
Yes, you, do not gloat over their calam-
       ity
In the day of their disaster.
And do not loot their wealth
In the day of their disaster.
(Obadiah 1:13)

What we do to our neighbors, the earth & our enemies, we do to ourselves. Thank you Lord for the heads up & for helping us get this truth! Amen.