Tuesday 6 July 2010

Caring for God's Interests

Hosea continues to show us the extent of Israel's degradation and iniquity in chapter 9. Here the prophet is considered a "fool" and the "inspired man" (or "man of the spirit") mad (v.7).  Such a consideration of these ones in such a negative light, shows that they did not care for God's interests, and indeed, "they thought that caring for God's interests was foolishness" (footnote 1). Sound familiar? As God-men we too, are often viewed in such light in this present world situation. Even as we seek to migrate, some may also consider us crazy, especially, when we have moved before, giving up jobs in the process and not seeking to be settled.

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