The Big Story | Judges: Everyone Did What Was Right in Their Own Eyes
Twice in Judges we hear the same haunting conclusion: “In those days, Israel had no king; everyone did what was right in their own eyes.” These words are not a celebration of freedom, but a warning. When God is no longer recognized as king, power fills the vacuum—and the vulnerable suffer.
Key Themes
Autonomy without God leads to moral collapse
Without shared allegiance, power replaces justice
Personal preference cannot sustain communal life
Judges ends by stirring a longing for a better king
Reflection
Where might “what seems right to you” be shaping decisions more than trust in God?
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