Esther 2:19-3:15
The plot thickens--for the worse. As we move into Esther 3, things really start to change in a very scary way for Esther and the Jews. We're introduced to Haman, the king's highest appointed official, and he is truly a bad egg. Haman is arrogant, egotistical, prideful, haughty...need I go on? Basically Haman's attitudes and actions are in complete contrast to anything we see in Esther.
My intention was to write more on Esther today (Tuesday) but I couldn't get Haman out of my mind. "Haman was filled with fury" (3:6) because Mordecai wouldn't bow down to him. Chapter 3 really lays out Haman's unchecked anger and pride in full swing. Nothing but sinful, wicked behavior came out of it.
Now I'd like to tell you that I can't relate to Haman, but that wouldn't be true. I have certainly acted poorly in anger and pride. So how can we use what we saw here in Esther 3 to keep our pride and anger in check? Tami W.
I can certainly relate to being angry and making bad decisions that i end up regretting. I struggle with anger even in my christian walk and at times even pride. I recently had a problem in my community concerning my children and i got really angry with some people and lets just say it did not work out for the best. Looking back if i had dealt with the situation better i would have a better result. Its human to become angered and have pride ,that is why the bible tells us in Ephes.4v31 to put these things away from you with all malice"and Proverbs16v32" He that is slow to angeris better than the mighty and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city". I am still learning to control my anger and judging by the outcome of Haman it is not worth getting angry it only makes matters worse for yourself. There is always a better way when we rationalize our problems and take a more positive approach.
Yes, so true I struggle with anger too. I'm getting better with controlling my anger. My first thoughts are oh no another test. I flunked it. My solution is pray stay in the word. Refocus the anger.
I'm learning to keep in my head. This thought What would Jesus Do?
How would he react to this situation? Thinking more of Haman attitude should change all negative into positive.