I read the notes about God being jealous and avenging, because I know this is something that I have always struggled with. "When humans are jealous and take vengeance, they are usually acting in a spirit of selfishness. But God's jealousy and vengeance are unmixed with selfishness. Their purpose is to remove sin and restore peace to the world." BIG difference.
Interesting how chapter 1 goes back and forth.....slow to anger---wrath poured out like fire....The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble---with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh. I guess it is not really back and forth. God is God all the time. Always good. It's the whole truth and grace thing illustrated once again.
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