The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 281: Good and Evil (2024)
Oct 7, 2024
Fr. Mike highlights Nehemiah's return to a wayward Israel and the implications of marrying foreign wives. He emphasizes the need for obedience to God's commands and the consequences of straying from faithfulness, particularly in marriage and priesthood. The discussion delves into moral blindness towards God's justice and love, critiquing societal misunderstandings. Listeners are encouraged to anticipate the 'great day of the Lord,' tying in themes of divine retribution and the promise of healing for the faithful.
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Nehemiah on Intermarriage and Faith
- Nehemiah reveals people’s unfaithfulness despite initial renewal efforts after exile.
- He condemns intermarriage with foreign women, citing even King Solomon’s downfall by it.
Avoid Disunity in Marriage
- Avoid uniting your family in faithlessness to ensure spiritual unity.
- Be cautious about starting families disunited in faith as it leads to sin and division.
Israel's Questioning of God's Love
- Israelites question God's love and justice despite His blessings and care.
- This represents a recurring theme of human doubt amidst divine faithfulness.