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CHARACTERS OF THE BIBLE Jonah

We like to throw around the term “man of God” today, with the implication that such a person is mighty, anointed by God, and spiritually superior to all others. Often, people love to call themselves a “prophet” for similar reasons. They believe that the term implies strength and indefatigable character.

Yet when we take a closer look at biblical prophets, they don’t always come across as heroes. In fact, they are quite fallible. Moses was a murderer who allowed his temper to get the best of him. David was an

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