“The Bronze Serpent. May We Still Slaughter Our Enemies? (Just War Doctrine)Can Donkeys Talk? Sexual Immorality.”
21:4-9 As with the Israelites, we don’t worship objects! They may act as reminders to be faithful.
21:33 See CCC paragraph 2309 on our Just War Doctrine.
22-24 The talking donkey may have been a literary device to show that even a “dumb ass” could see what Balaam could not.
22-24 As with many people you may know, Balaam (eventually) acknowledged the EXISTENCE of God, but never committed to following God.
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25-Sexual immorality can get your mind off your own journey to the Promised Land. How are you doing in this area?
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