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Stand alone in the midst of opposition

It is only human to try and justify your actions.  Even if they are wrong.  Our tendencies are to make sure we look "good".  However, it will yield negative results.  If the condition is bad, say so.  Enough of boasting. Enough of pride. We may be the only one ready to face the facts and say something needs to change. Isaiah 16:14, But now the Lord has spoken, saying, “Within three years, as the years of a hired man, the glory of Moab will be despised with all that great multitude, and the remnant will be very small and feeble.” The chapter refers to a people that have a long history of conflict with the people of Israel. They occupy territory to the south east of Israel. The Moabites are related to the Israelites in the distant past. Moab was the son of Lot the nephew of Abraham. Perhaps there was envy. But certainly the lineage had something to do with the blessings they received. But they moved away from the God of their heritage.  Judgement cam...