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Broken Covenantal Relationship Essay

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Charles and I, both think that the character of Tamar embodies a broken covenantal relationship. Judah, Tamar's father-in-law sent her back to her father's house, a widow. Judah had promised Tamar that he would give her to his third son, Shelah, when he came of age, however, Tamar remained in her father's house of some years without the Judah fulfilling his words to her. The unfulfilled words led to the broken covenantal relationship between Tamar and Judah. Another example of a broken covenantal relationship is the relationship of Queen Vashti and her husband. The king sent for Queen Vashti to join him and his friends during a feast, he ordered her to join them in nothing but her crown. Queen Vashti not willing to succumb to such humiliation, refused to do as the king wished and as a result, she was sent out …show more content…

It takes an incredible degree of courageous to stand up to someone many see as an authoritative figure, and the platform of authority not necessarily for the good of all. I can relate with her courageous act. I can imagine Queen Vashti must have gone through some form of mockery before the day she finally had enough. It takes strength, and most especially perseverance to go through days like that. After standing up to the king, she didn’t allow herself to be intimidated by him and his power. She stood her ground and remained relentless. The character of Queen Vashti is a sign of hope for today's society and church, as many like me who come across her character are inspired not only to be courageous and relentless, but also to be have perseverance in the face of difficulties and challenges. By identifying and entering into a covenantal relationship with the character of Queen Vashti, I hope to one day inspire younger people especially females to have courage, and to belief in their strength to want a change for themselves and their

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