the Chosen People

The War on Benjamin

Israel descends into civil war, revealing the chaos of justice without God and the hope of divine mercy amid ruin.

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Jeremiah 17:9–10
Have you ever felt sure you were right—only to realize later that your version of justice was tainted by pride or pain? In the tragic story of Israel’s civil war against the tribe of Benjamin, we see what happens when justice becomes unmoored from righteousness. What began as a pursuit of justice ended in unchecked vengeance, nearly wiping out an entire tribe. Without godly leadership, the people did what was right in their own eyes, revealing how dangerous it is when human justice operates apart from divine wisdom. This story urges us to examine our hearts. Are we seeking God’s justice—or our own? Jeremiah reminds us that the heart is deceitful, and only God can truly judge rightly. Today, let’s ask for His wisdom and resist the urge to take matters into our own hands. Instead of vengeance, may we seek peace, reflect His grace, and let His Spirit guide our every decision.
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