When God Sends Division Among the Wicked
When Elohim sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem, He demonstrated a severe mercy: the temporary granting of tyrants' desires, not...
This is historical examples on divine judgment through internal conflict and hidden sin exposed, drawing on Joshua 5:23.
When Elohim sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem, He demonstrated a severe mercy: the temporary granting of tyrants' desires, not as approval but as opportunity for repentance. Abimelech ruled by usurpation, not divine appointment, yet the Almighty permitted his dominion briefly so wickedness might mature and be recognized for what it was. This evil spirit—the devil's malice working through hidden sin—exposed a fundamental truth: the leagues of the wicked have no foundation.…
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