* One of Jonah’s biggest problems was his pride over his own reputation.

* In 2 Kings 14:25 his prophecy was fulfilled that the Israelites would get their land back.

* He was the good prophet with a perfect record, and people seemingly liked him.

* He was also a good patriot, fully understanding that the Ninevites were their sworn enemies.

* So if he went to Ninevah and they repented two things would happen - his enemies would not get punished AND his reputation would be ruined.

* He’d be seen as a false prophet and his Israelite friends would be mad at him for not being a good patriot (he’d be blessing his enemies).

* He put his reputation over peoples’ restoration.

* If we know the truth that sets people free but refuse to share it because we don’t want to be labeled then we’re doing the same thing Jonah did.