The Poverty of Pragmatism: When Faith Fails in the Waiting Room (Genesis 16:1-6)
Deep Dive into The Poverty of Pragmatism: When Faith Fails in the Waiting Room (Genesis 16:1-6)Genesis 16:1–6 describes a household crisis where the tension between divine promise and human impatience leads to a moral collapse. After ten years of waiting, Sarai proposes using her Egyptian servant, Hagar, as a surrogate to obtain an heir. This plan aligned with ancient customs, such as those found in the Nuzi Tablets, yet the sources characterize it as theistic pragmatism that substituted human strategy for trust in God. Sarai’s desire to be built up reflects a pattern of human construction…
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