As a warrior king, David depended on the ability of his commanders to channel violence, who were rewarded for that capacity. But would that control be perfect? What if David learned that one among them was beating his wife? Would David have felt responsible for creating the circumstances of her suffering? What if that had … Continue reading The Burden of Military Command
Category: Sin
Why do bad things happen to good people? The lesson of Noah: God tries to warn them. If they listen, He will grant refuge. The lesson of Joseph and the Captivity: They trade God for worldly authority. The lesson of Saul: They accept the burden of sin for other people. The lesson of Jesus: They … Continue reading It’s Not All Bad
Love Returns 