The Rule of the Tyrant
The historical account of king Saul’s murderous pursuit of David is very applicable for today’s situation. This account in 1st Samuel affords us a deeper understanding of exactly what Christians are facing today. Saul was the quintessential example of a tyrant leader who would do anything to maintain ultimate and total control over his office. His narcissistic quest for total domination drove him to illegally mandate the attempted murder of his own son, the slaughter of God’s Holy Priests and the [...]