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The Biblical Perspective: God’s Chosen Have a History of Poor Choices
From the book of Genesis to Revelation, the common thread of bad choices runs throughout the text. Why would we think today is any different?
The Biblical Perspective: God’s Chosen Have a History of Poor Choices
From the dawn of humanity’s recorded history in the book of Genesis to the apocalyptic visions of Revelation, the Bible vividly portrays human frailty, folly, and flawed decision-making.
One recurring theme that echoes through the ages is the propensity of God’s chosen people to veer off course, seeking solace and leadership in the wrong places and from the incorrect individuals.
Surprisingly, this pattern of poor choices persists, challenging our assumptions about human nature and the quest for divine guidance.
The journey begins in the earliest chapters of Genesis, where Adam and Eve, the archetypal ancestors of humanity, choose to disobey God’s commandment by eating from the forbidden tree of knowledge.
This act of defiance leads to their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. It sets the stage for a recurring cycle of disobedience and divine punishment that reverberates throughout the Old Testament.
