Book 31 - Obadiah

The book provides a stark warning against pride and cruelty. Edom is punished for its arrogance and for taking advantage of Judah's misfortune, and the prophecy emphasizes that God will bring judgment upon those who act with such hubris. This is encapsulated in the phrase, "As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head".

So the Book of Obadiah is appreciated for its message on God's justice against pride and its promise of hope and restoration for the faithful. It uses the downfall of the arrogant nation of Edom as a warning to all who mistreat others, showing that God holds all nations accountable. Simultaneously, it offers comfort to the oppressed, assuring them of future vindication and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.