I don't often think of Johnathan Edwards, but I did the other day. I was reminded of his (in)famous sermon that starts with a quotation from Deuteronomy 32:35 - "Their foot shall slide in due time."
Some friends and I, reading through Psalms, came across another passage, which I think might serve as an interesting intertext/countertext:
"When I said, 'My foot is slipping,' your unfailing love, LORD, supported me." (94:18)
All manner of respect and grace to Johnathan Edwards, but I take great comfort in the hope that his 'angry God' might actually turn out to be more of a gracious and merciful one.
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