Esther 1-3

Haman’s political ambition achieved a favored status for him with Persian king Xerses (Ahasuerus). One of his driving passions was his hatred of the Jews. Mordecai, Queen Esther’s uncle and guardian, refused to bow to Haman. This infuriated Haman to the degree that he coerced the King into proclaiming a death sentence upon all Jews.

In all the political strife we are witnessing today, Anti-Semitism crops up frequently. Sadly, some political leaders who decry racism out one side of their mouth turn and express hatred for Jews out the other side. Such a hypocritical scenario is discrediting.

Authentic Christians should “speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men.” [Titus 3:2]

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