The Danger of Pride: Modern Lessons from Obadiah’s Vision
Pride is an ancient human dilemma, and the revelation of the prophet Obadiah is an effective reminder of the outcomes of such an attitude. In his study of teachings regarding prophets, Daniel T. Hardy points out that it is pride that makes people, and society, blind to their duty, and thus prone to collapse. The […]
What Biblical Justice Really Means: Lessons from Amos, Micah, Obadiah, and Nahum
Biblical justice is more than societal order or legal fairness, and justice is a means of character representation of God. In his works, Daniel T. Hardy notes that justice is inseparable from mercy, humility, and compassion. Amos, Micah, Obadiah, and Nahum prophets addressed their people boldly and called them to lead a righteous life, help […]
The Difference Between God’s Justice and Human Justice – Why It Matters Today
Justice is a notion that defines societies, laws, and personal morals. However, human justice is deeply different in comparison with the justice of God. Daniel T. Hardy points out that this distinction is essential in order to live in the complications of modern life. As human justice is usually concerned with punishment, retribution, or social […]
How Fireside Tales of the Prophets of Justice Help Us Hear God’s Voice Again
In the world of noisy opinions, digital distractions, and voices competing with each other, it may seem that hearing the voice of God is an unattainable mission. However, Daniel T. Hardy, as depicted in his book, Fireside Tales of the Prophets of Justice, reminds us that God is alive and He speaks, but we have […]
Why the Prophets Still Speak: Rediscovering Ancient Justice in a Modern World
The voice of the prophets may be far off, in a world of headlines, trends, and fast-moving. Nevertheless, their messages are shockingly up-to-date. In his book Fireside Tales of the Judges, Daniel T. Hardy opens the eyes of the reader to the way in which the lessons of ancient justice can be used to guide […]