This time, Fr. John and Danny use the story of Jethro, Moses\u2019 Midianite father-in-law, which offers a striking contrast to Amalek in our previous podcast, to show that wisdom and goodness can be found even among those outside God\u2019s covenant community. Although Jethro recognizes the greatness of Israel\u2019s God, he remains a pagan priest, yet he provides Moses with valuable counsel about delegating responsibility and empowering others to govern the people. The central lesson is that all wisdom is God\u2019s wisdom, and Christians should humbly seek truth and learn from people of different faiths and backgrounds, recognizing that God\u2019s wisdom can reach us through unexpected sources.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Deep Dive Into Scripture \u2013 Ep 96 \u2013 Ex 18 \u2013 Jethro of the Desert<\/a><\/blockquote>