One Nation, Scattered under God

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One Nation, Scattered under God

Author: Woodrow Kroll
Tony Beckett
Genesis 10-12, Matthew 4
Key Verse: Genesis 11:4

The world was given a fresh start. Noah and his
family survived because God chose to spare them
and they had obeyed Him. In chapter 8 God gave
His word not to destroy the world again by a
flood. The changing of the seasons is a reminder
of God's unchanging faithfulness to His word (v.
22).

However, a pattern already seen in Genesis
repeated itself again. Man continued to do those
things that brought judgment. Noah's drunkenness
and Ham's disrespect affected succeeding
generations. The names of the nations that came
into existence later would be identified with
wrong and idolatry--names like Magog and Canaan,
with cities named Sodom and Gomorrah.

By chapter 11 men were saying that they were
ready to "make a name for [themselves]" (v. 4).
In pride man is exalted and God is forgotten.
Again a judgment from God came. This time He
confused the language of the people and scattered
them over the face of the earth.

Whenever we hear or read another language, it
should remind us that pride is a sin that God
hates. The seasons remind us of His faithfulness.
The languages should remind us of the serious
consequences of sin.

Pride is a dangerous sin, one that causes a
person to exalt himself over others--sometimes
over God. Examine your heart today. Remember that
"when pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with
humility comes wisdom" (Prov. 11:2).