Read the Bible in a Year This morning read Judges 19--21 A Sad Day In Israel One of the cities of Benjamin commits an unimaginable sin. The rest of the children of Israel are determined to stop the sin, and to rid themselves of the evil men who gang-raped a woman until she died. Israel gathers before Benjamin, requesting that the tribe deliver up the evil men. Benjamin refuses to do it. Judges 20:14 shows what happens next. 14 Instead, the children of Benjamin gathered together from their cities to Gibeah, to go to battle against the children of Israel (Jdg. 20:14). This whole episode occurs shortly after Israel enters the Land of Canaan. How sad that Benjamin has so quickly fallen into sin. How sad that the tribe is actually willing to fight in war against their own brothers. Sadly, this happens among God's people from time to time, even in the church. Perhaps there is not blood shed, but former friends fight one another. When this happens, someone is not following the example of our Master and Teacher, the Lord Jesus Christ. Are you convinced that you are following Him with all your might in every area of your life? Don Ruhl Church of Christ 220 NE Savage Street Grants Pass, Oregon 97526-1310 541-476-3100 http://www.plymouth-church.com/dons_corner2.html http://associate.com/groups/emaildevotionals/