A Survey of Mobs and Riots in Scripture

📖 The Scoop

Mobs and riots have been part of the human sociological landscape for millennia. They are certainly a part of the human experience in America. Often there are corrupt individuals or groups who instigate a riot, either as a means of retaliation for some perceived injustice (real or imagined), or simply to cause disruption as a means of leveraging power within a community. For those leading the mob, it’s about intimidation, power, and forcing others to submit to their demands. The challenge for Christians is to strive to be Christlike in word and action. And, when faced with the hostility of a mob, resolve not to bow to the enemy when they employ intimidation tactics. The purpose of this brief work is to review the history of mobs and riots throughout Scripture and to consider how they were handled by God's people.

Genre: Religion / Christian Living / Personal Growth (fancy, right?)