Scandals, Scoundrels, Deception, and Depravity

Think all religious characters are pure and spotless? Think again. Reading the earliest biblical narratives reveals a recurring pattern of scoundrels who routinely deceive. Scandals abound, and depravity is clear. Yet clearer still is the overarching theme of the triumph of God's sovereign activity. This short commentary begins with Abraham and traces the invisible hand of God, which can employ even flawed characters.