Bibledoorajar continues to look at hatred of the Jews

The Jew has always been

a people with definite

racial characteristics and

never a religion.

Adolph Hitler, Mein Kampf

Haman's hatred of the Jews had mushroomed to the point that armed with the date received via occultism, he was ready to approach the king. He started out benignly: "There is a people." But then he moved on. These people: "Their laws are different from the rest of us." And on: "They do not keep the king's laws." And sire: "It is not good for the King to tolerate them." And then the bribe: "I'll give 10,000 talents of silver to the treasury if you decree their death."

It is interesting to consider evil and it's role in the world and even in God's church. Consider those leaders who believe dictatorial edicts against selected peoples is within their rights as leaders. Hitler's negative thoughts against the Jews escalated over time. When he became Chancellor of Germany, he took the title, Der Fuhrer. This title (one that had been long debated in Germany even prior to Hitler's rise to power) held within its meaning the ability to be a dictatorial guide. This evil title coupled with Hitler's growing antisemitic thought, lead the Germans (even the church) to seek to annihilate the Jews.

Haman had the king's ear. He was the king's trusted servant. So far the king was not privy to Haman's undercover plans. And so, the king fearing problems within his kingdom, decreed the death of a selected people. Destruction was to supersede life. Haman, a doorkeeper in the kingdom, was far from a righteous one. 

King David said he would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. Our king in our story has been outwitted and it is as if he has chosen the tents of the wicked. I am sure in his heart he desired to be a good king, but in this instance, evil counsel has lead him astray and justice will not be served in his kingdom.

Christ has given us His Spirit to help the church live justly so that all peoples might be able to seek the Lord. It is a terrible thing when church leadership takes on  "Der Fuhrer"  characteristics because many can be left out and unable to partake of the fruits of the kingdom. "Riffraff" are not wanted. Different viewpoints are not tolerated. Decisions are made in secret and evil counsel is considered. 

"Holy Spirit, search our hearts and deliver us from such evil ways. Particularly, help our leaders be broken before you, seeking the best for all who wish to be a part of your kingdom. Amen."