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The breakdown of family values is having a devastating effect on society. Older people are no longer respected by the young, lawlessness abounds, everyone does what they like with no thought for their neighbors, politicians, and the government is viewed as corrupt. The leaders of the church are out of touch, out of mind, and out to lunch. This scenario is not taken from last week’s tabloid...

. The Hebrew word here (chesed) is again the word that can be used both of God and of man. It may be translated ‘lovingkindness’ when it refers to God’s character. When referring to human character and conduct it is ‘merciful kindness’ and includes ‘generous and forgiving treatment that makes coexistence possible’. It is a mixture of judgement and mercy, ‘producing a blend of retribution and forgiveness which constitutes … justice’.11 Lot
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