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Humor in Wisdom Literature
- Proverbs humorously advises it’s better to live alone than with a contentious person.
- Fr. Mike recognizes the truth and lightness in scriptural humor about challenging relationships.
Acknowledging God's Role and Human Fault
- Ezra's prayer acknowledges every good thing in life comes from God.
- He also admits that failures are due to people's disobedience, highlighting personal responsibility.
Purpose in Position
- Mordecai tells Esther she must act for God’s people because silence risks their demise.
- He suggests her presence in the kingdom was for "such a time as this" to fulfill God's purpose.