The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 291: The Rise of King Alexander (2022)
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Oct 18, 2022 AI Snips
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Be Wary of Wealth and Stinginess
- Avoid pursuing wealth too intensely as it can vanish quickly like a bird flying away.
- Beware accepting favors from stingy people who lack genuine generosity and friendship.
Jonathan's Pragmatic Leadership
- Jonathan accepts the role of high priest despite lacking full qualification, showing pragmatic leadership.
- Trustworthiness matters more than grand promises when choosing allies, as shown in his preference for Alexander over Demetrius.
Alexander's Strategic Alliance
- Alexander Epiphanes secures power by marrying Cleopatra, aligning with Egypt.
- Forming alliances through marriage was a strategic ruling method to gain political advantage.