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9th June 2006

God’s Politics??



Categories : Bible |

Now I’m sure this verse I just read doesn’t actually mean what it seems to, but I’d be surprised if some US Republican (or Australian Liberal) politician hasn’t made use of it at some point…

The heart of the wise inclines to the right,
but the heart of a fool to the left.

~ Ecclesiastes 10:2 (NRSV)

Or maybe it’s the reason why Americans drive on the wrong (right-hand) side of the road - perhaps they see it as being more biblical! Can anyone illuminate me on what this verse is really trying to say?

PS : I love the actual name of the Hebrew author of this book - Qohelet - now there’s one you could call your kids. Almost as cool as Og!

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  1. 1 On June 9th, 2006, Bronwin Nottle said:

    I know that you probably already know this, but here goes. Basically wisdom and folly go in two opposite directions. In the ancient world right symbolized power, honour authority and strength. Left representated the opposite - weakness or even evil. See it used in Psalm 77:10Open Link in New Window (The years of the right hand of the Most High) which was a picture of Gods power to save his people. The right had a hand of strength, authority and honour. Also Exodus 15:6Open Link in New Window where ultimately Gods right hand becomes the seat of authority occupied by the Messiah.

  2. 2 On June 9th, 2006, baggas said:

    Wow Bronwin, that’s an excellent answer. I didn’t really know that, but it does make a lot of sense. And to think you made such a big deal about getting those questions right on the Bible quiz! Thanks heaps :)

    Hey I’ve started an area on the Warnbro site for people to ask questions and hopefully get answers like this, or just post something they thought was cool about the readings. Don’t know if anyone else knows about it yet though. Just go down to the Daily Readings section and click on the date, and it will take you to the references and a comments section below like on this blog.

    Thanks again for that excellent answer!

  3. 3 On June 11th, 2006, bron said:

    Actually, it was the Bible Quiz that has inspired me. I really didn’t think could recall anything (everyone else always seems so knowledgable)and since that night have been really encouraged to study more - purely with the reward of actually being able to remember what I have read.

  4. 4 On June 12th, 2006, baggas said:

    Excellent. Well keep it up. It’s great when we can each learn and share with each other and build each other up like “iron sharpens iron.”

    Maybe we should do the Bible Quiz thing more often. It was both educational and fun :)

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