The rise and fall of the Third Reich is only one obvious example. Let us pray that we would be preserved from reaching the point of no return. The way of pride takes the same course in individuals as in nations. Words and actions that hurt other people go hand in hand with a superior attitude. Secret gloating over rivals when they blow it or suffer a setback is a step in the direction of cruelty.
Unchecked pride makes it easier and easier to take advantage of and step on people.
And Christians are not blameless in this area either. It is shameful and a smear on the name of Christ when proud Christians cut one another down with derogatory comments and hurtful actions. Let us be careful that such deadly pride is not on the rise in our own hearts. God's way of dealing with such sin has not changed since the time of Obadiah's prophecy. Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap.