what might be called jolly Juvenalians. This is not done because the other tones are objectionable, or because we believe ourselves to be particularly good at it, but simply because this has suited our goals and personalities better. As mentioned above, the Scriptures are thoroughly satiric. This being the case, it is not surprising that the Bible contains examples of the various kinds of satiric tone. We do not find a divine requirement for a “one size fits all” approach, but one approach may suit