Monday, April 20, 2020

Judges

The cyclical nature of sin in Judges reminds me of the overarching theme in The Good Earth.

Chapters 1-3
As soon as Joshua and the elders pass away, the people forget again.  Isn't this just true?  We make promises. We refocus. We reform our ways with good intentions and a beginning strength that is encouraging.  And, like the people, sometimes we become that leader--either in ourselves or in the larger community that does the right thing.  Ehud with his double-edged sword.  Shamgar with his oxgoad.  But, in time, things get messed up again, don't they.

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