A Powerful Object Lesson of ESTHER in FREEDOM vs LIBERTY KIRK 2025
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Disclaimer: We are truly in the last days where Evil prevails unchecked. The tragic loss of Charlie Kirk is stark reminder. We are deeply saddened by his loss and his right to FREE SPEECH. I fully understand that Kirk used hateful speech that has been documented. Notwithstanding, true Christians do not condone celebration over the murder of any one.
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Understanding this, we are witnessing a terrible backlash against Americans and across this world restricting our free speech and suppression of our right of expression.
The great Irony is now as Esther cried out for God to avenge the Jewish people, we as true Believers knowing the MYSTERY understand that God now sees a JEW as one who is circumcised in the heart and now one in Israel one in Christ as the BRIDE the Wife - WE now cry out for God's help to avenge us of our enemies who want us destroyed.
Take a moment to read this study which connects Psalm 18:3’s promise of deliverance to the ironic reversals in Esther, which align with your liberty vs. freedom framework. Esther’s use of her God-given queenship as a license to act in faith, not fear, exemplifies liberty as submission to divine authority, leading to the ultimate irony: Haman’s destruction by his own devices and the Jews’ salvation through God’s unseen hand. By integrating these themes, your blog could further illuminate how prayer (Psalm 18:3) and liberty (as defined in your study) converge in Esther’s story to showcase God’s sovereignty over human "freedom.
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Please also take a moment to review the incredible irony here of Netanyahu and Joel Rosenberg using Esther to promote National Zionist Israel
Your blog’s focus on Psalm 18:3 amplifies Esther’s narrative by framing her actions as prayerful dependence on God, not self-reliant freedom.
The irony of Haman’s downfall—expecting honor but receiving humiliation—parallels your warning against worldly systems (e.g., globalists, false translations) that promise freedom but deliver bondage. Esther’s liberty, like the believer’s in your study, is rooted in covenantal faith: She acts under God’s authority, trusting His deliverance (as in Psalm 18:3), not her own reasoning. This is further underscored by Mordecai’s prophetic nudge (Esther 4:14), suggesting divine purpose ("enlargement and deliverance") that overrides human "freedom" to act selfishly.
The irony of Haman’s downfall—expecting honor but receiving humiliation—parallels your warning against worldly systems (e.g., globalists, false translations) that promise freedom but deliver bondage. Esther’s liberty, like the believer’s in your study, is rooted in covenantal faith: She acts under God’s authority, trusting His deliverance (as in Psalm 18:3), not her own reasoning. This is further underscored by Mordecai’s prophetic nudge (Esther 4:14), suggesting divine purpose ("enlargement and deliverance") that overrides human "freedom" to act selfishly.
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Galatians 5:13 KJV:
1 Peter 2:16
“As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.”
King James Version (KJV)
60 days after I had posted A Blog reproving Charlie Kirk giving us Bible Lessons from a Corrupted Bible Translation that centered on LIBERTY vs FREEDOM in the Context of 2 Corinthians 3:17... realized Kirk was wearing a T Shirt with FREEDOM prominently displayed.
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Teaching Charlie Kirk a Bible Lesson; LIBERTY vs FREEDOM #KJVONLY #DOCTRINEMATTERS
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Essential Background Study:
https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/03/i-cry-out-to-lord-in-prayer-he-soon.html
One of the best King James Bible verses that illustrates great irony in showing God’s hand working is Esther 6:6-11. This passage describes a moment where Haman, who sought to destroy Mordecai and the Jews, is forced to honor Mordecai publicly due to the king’s command, unaware that it aligns with God’s plan to save His people.Esther 6:6-11 (KJV):
“So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.”
God’s Hand: Though God is not explicitly mentioned in the Book of Esther, His providence is evident. This ironic twist thwarts Haman’s evil plans and elevates Mordecai, setting the stage for the salvation of the Jewish people. It shows how God orchestrates events to fulfill His purposes, often in ways that confound human expectations.This passage captures the irony of human pride being overturned by divine intervention, highlighting God’s sovereign control in a subtle yet powerful way.
In the Book of Esther (King James Version), Haman’s motivation to convince King Ahasuerus to execute the Jews stems from personal pride, resentment, and a desire for power, triggered by a specific conflict with Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to him.
Power and Greed: By framing the Jews as disloyal and offering a large bribe (10,000 talents of silver) to the king’s treasury, Haman manipulated the king to secure his genocidal decree (Esther 3:8-11).Brief Timeline of Events in Esther Leading to Haman’s PlotKing Ahasuerus Holds a Feast and Deposes Vashti (Esther 1): Ahasuerus, king of Persia, hosts a lavish feast in Susa. Queen Vashti refuses to appear at his command, leading to her removal as queen.
Esther Becomes Queen (Esther 2:1-17): Ahasuerus seeks a new queen. Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, is chosen and becomes queen, keeping her Jewish identity secret.
He reports it to Esther, who informs the king, leading to the plotters’ execution. Mordecai’s deed is recorded but initially unrewarded.
Haman’s Promotion and Mordecai’s Refusal (Esther 3:1-6): Ahasuerus promotes Haman above all princes, commanding all to bow to him.
Mordecai refuses, angering Haman. Upon learning Mordecai is a Jew, Haman resolves to destroy all Jews.
Haman’s Plot Against the Jews (Esther 3:7-15): Haman casts lots (Pur) to choose a date for the massacre (the 13th of Adar). He deceives Ahasuerus, claiming the Jews are a disloyal, scattered people who disobey the king’s laws. He offers 10,000 talents of silver to the treasury. The king grants Haman his signet ring, authorizing a decree to annihilate all Jews on the chosen date. The decree is sent across the empire.
Mordecai and Esther Respond (Esther 4): Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to appeal to the king. Esther, risking her life, agrees to approach Ahasuerus after calling for a three-day fast among the Jews.
Liberty vs. Freedom
Liberty as a covenantal, spiritual reality: A granted "license" or authority under God's (or Christ's) rule, where believers voluntarily submit to divine limitations for protection and order.
This mirrors your warning of freedom leading to condemnation; Haman's carnal mind (pride, ethnic hatred) exercises unchecked liberty, but God's providence subverts it, showing true authority isn't self-derived.
Liberty as Granted License Under Authority (Spiritual Protection)
Esther's elevation to queen (Esther 2:17) grants her a royal "license"—access to the king—but she initially hides her Jewish identity, exercising cautious "freedom" to blend in. Mordecai's refusal to bow to Haman (Esther 3:2-4) rejects worldly freedom for God's authority, risking death for covenantal fidelity (echoing Exodus 17's Amalekite enmity).
As in your definition, liberty here is "citizens agreeing to limitations" (Jews under God's covenant) for protection. Mordecai's stand is a license in faith, not carnal compromise, protecting the community from Haman's "freedoms."
Exercising God's Authority Over Personal "Freedom to Do as We Think"
Esther's pivotal act: After Mordecai urges her ("if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place," Esther 4:14), she fasts for three days (Esther 4:16), then approaches the king unbidden—violating protocol that could mean death (Esther 4:11). She overrides her "freedom" to stay safe and anonymous, declaring, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).
Esther embodies your core thesis: Her queenship is a "license authority in Jesus Christ" analogue—providentially given by God (though unnamed in Esther, His hand is evident)—to act in faith, not self-thought. She chooses divine limitations (fasting, risk) over carnal freedom (silence for survival), exercising God's authority to deliver her people. This "liberty" protects from worldly freedoms (Haman's decree), fulfilling Proverbs 21:1's principle of the king's heart in God's hand.
Specific Insights on Esther's Use of Liberty
Haman’s Plot Against the Jews (Esther 3:7-15): Haman casts lots (Pur) to choose a date for the massacre (the 13th of Adar). He deceives Ahasuerus, claiming the Jews are a disloyal, scattered people who disobey the king’s laws. He offers 10,000 talents of silver to the treasury. The king grants Haman his signet ring, authorizing a decree to annihilate all Jews on the chosen date. The decree is sent across the empire.
Mordecai and Esther Respond (Esther 4): Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to appeal to the king. Esther, risking her life, agrees to approach Ahasuerus after calling for a three-day fast among the Jews.Irony and God’s Hand
One of the best King James Bible verses that illustrates great irony in showing God’s hand working is Esther 6:6-11. This passage describes a moment where Haman, who sought to destroy Mordecai and the Jews, is forced to honor Mordecai publicly due to the king’s command, unaware that it aligns with God’s plan to save His people.Esther 6:6-11 (KJV):
“So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself? And Haman answered the king, For the man whom the king delighteth to honour, Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head: And let this apparel and horse be delivered to the hand of one of the king’s most noble princes, that they may array the man withal whom the king delighteth to honour, and bring him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaim before him, Thus shall it be done to the man whom the king delighteth to honour. Then the king said to Haman, Make haste, and take the apparel and the horse, as thou hast said, and do even so to Mordecai the Jew, that sitteth at the king’s gate: let nothing fail of all that thou hast spoken. Then took Haman the apparel and the horse, and arrayed Mordecai, and brought him on horseback through the street of the city, and proclaimed before him, Thus shall it be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour.”
Why This Shows Irony and God’s Hand:Irony: Haman, filled with pride, assumes the king wants to honor him and suggests an extravagant public display. Instead, the king commands Haman to bestow this honor on Mordecai, his enemy, whom he had planned to execute. The very honor Haman craved is given to the man he despised, and Haman must carry it out himself.
God’s Hand: Though God is not explicitly mentioned in the Book of Esther, His providence is evident. This ironic twist thwarts Haman’s evil plans and elevates Mordecai, setting the stage for the salvation of the Jewish people. It shows how God orchestrates events to fulfill His purposes, often in ways that confound human expectations.This passage captures the irony of human pride being overturned by divine intervention, highlighting God’s sovereign control in a subtle yet powerful way.
In the Book of Esther (King James Version), Haman’s motivation to convince King Ahasuerus to execute the Jews stems from personal pride, resentment, and a desire for power, triggered by a specific conflict with Mordecai, a Jew who refused to bow to him.
Below is a brief explanation of Haman’s motives and a concise timeline of key events leading to his plot against the Jews.Why Haman Conspired to Execute the Jews.
Haman, an Amalekite and high-ranking official in the Persian court, was promoted by King Ahasuerus to a position above all other princes, and the king commanded that all should bow to him (Esther 3:1-2).
Mordecai, a Jew at the king’s gate, refused to bow, likely due to his faith in God and possibly because of the historical enmity between Jews and Amalekites (Exodus 17:14-16).
Haman’s pride was deeply wounded by Mordecai’s defiance, and upon learning Mordecai was a Jew, Haman’s anger extended to all Jews. Instead of targeting only Mordecai, Haman sought to destroy the entire Jewish population in the Persian Empire (Esther 3:5-6). His plan was inspired by:Personal Pride: Haman’s ego was inflated by his high status, and Mordecai’s refusal to honor him was an intolerable affront.
Ethnic Hatred: As an Amalekite, Haman likely harbored ancestral animosity toward the Jews, amplifying his desire for their destruction.
Power and Greed: By framing the Jews as disloyal and offering a large bribe (10,000 talents of silver) to the king’s treasury, Haman manipulated the king to secure his genocidal decree (Esther 3:8-11).Brief Timeline of Events in Esther Leading to Haman’s PlotKing Ahasuerus Holds a Feast and Deposes Vashti (Esther 1): Ahasuerus, king of Persia, hosts a lavish feast in Susa. Queen Vashti refuses to appear at his command, leading to her removal as queen.
Esther Becomes Queen (Esther 2:1-17): Ahasuerus seeks a new queen. Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her cousin Mordecai, is chosen and becomes queen, keeping her Jewish identity secret.
He reports it to Esther, who informs the king, leading to the plotters’ execution. Mordecai’s deed is recorded but initially unrewarded.
Haman’s Promotion and Mordecai’s Refusal (Esther 3:1-6): Ahasuerus promotes Haman above all princes, commanding all to bow to him.
Haman’s Plot Against the Jews (Esther 3:7-15): Haman casts lots (Pur) to choose a date for the massacre (the 13th of Adar). He deceives Ahasuerus, claiming the Jews are a disloyal, scattered people who disobey the king’s laws. He offers 10,000 talents of silver to the treasury. The king grants Haman his signet ring, authorizing a decree to annihilate all Jews on the chosen date. The decree is sent across the empire.
Mordecai and Esther Respond (Esther 4): Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to appeal to the king. Esther, risking her life, agrees to approach Ahasuerus after calling for a three-day fast among the Jews.
Mordecai and Esther Respond (Esther 4): Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to appeal to the king. Esther, risking her life, agrees to approach Ahasuerus after calling for a three-day fast among the Jews.Irony and God’s Hand Haman’s plan, driven by pride and hatred, sets the stage for the irony in Esther 6 (as previously discussed), where his scheme to honor himself backfires, and he is forced to honor Mordecai. This marks the beginning of Haman’s downfall and the Jews’ deliverance, showing God’s providence working through seemingly coincidental events.
Haman's motivations
historical Amalekite-Jewish conflict
examine my study on liberty vs freedom and compare to esther specifically how esther used liberty - license to excercise god's authority over our freedom to do as we think https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/07/teaching-charlie-kirk-bible-lesson.html
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Haman's motivations
historical Amalekite-Jewish conflict
examine my study on liberty vs freedom and compare to esther specifically how esther used liberty - license to excercise god's authority over our freedom to do as we think https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/07/teaching-charlie-kirk-bible-lesson.html
X AI Analysis of my Blog teaching Kirk a Bible Lesson;
Liberty vs. Freedom
Your article on The Third Heaven Traveler provides a thoughtful and doctrinally grounded exploration of the distinction between "liberty" and "freedom," rooted in a King James Version (KJV)-only perspective. It critiques modern Bible translations (and figures like Charlie Kirk) for substituting "freedom" in key verses like 2 Corinthians 3:17, arguing this dilutes the spiritual depth of "liberty."
At its core, your study posits:Freedom as an external, worldly concept: The mere absence of restraints, often leading to carnal autonomy and potential condemnation (e.g., echoing Aleister Crowley's "Do what thou wilt"). Biblically, it's used sparingly in the KJV for civic or servile release (e.g., Leviticus 19:20; Acts 22:28), but unchecked, it invites bondage to the flesh or law (Romans 8:9).
Liberty as a covenantal, spiritual reality: A granted "license" or authority under God's (or Christ's) rule, where believers voluntarily submit to divine limitations for protection and order.
You define it powerfully as "LICENSE AUTHORITY IN JESUS CHRIST TO be of the FAITH OF JESUS CHRIST and NOT UNDER THE BONDAGE OF HIS OWN CARNAL MIND."
This echoes Galatians 5:1's call to "stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free," positioning liberty as a safeguard against worldly "freedoms" that lead to evil.Your arguments are bolstered by practical analogies (e.g., a prisoner's "liberty" to shower as a privilege within constraints) and tie into broader themes of sound doctrine amid cultural/political influences like Kirk's Zionist-leaning commentary.
Overall, it's a compelling case for liberty as empowered obedience—God's authority exercised through faith—over self-directed freedom.Comparison to the Book of Esther: Esther's Use of Liberty as License to Exercise God's Authority
The Book of Esther (KJV) serves as a vivid biblical narrative that aligns strikingly with your study, illustrating liberty not as unchecked personal freedom but as a divine "license" to act under God's sovereign authority, often overriding human instincts for safety or self-preservation.
While Esther doesn't explicitly use the terms "liberty" or "freedom," the story embodies their tension: Characters navigate Persian imperial "freedoms" (e.g., living as exiles with some autonomy) but true deliverance comes through liberty as covenantal authority from God.
Esther, in particular, exemplifies this by leveraging her queenship—a positional "license"—to exercise God's will over her natural "freedom" to remain hidden and self-protective.Key Parallels Between Your Study and Esther
Aspect from Your Study
Illustration in Esther
How It Ties to Liberty as License
Freedom as Absence of External Limits (Worldly/Carnal Autonomy)
The Jews in Persia enjoy relative "freedom" under Ahasuerus's rule—exiled but integrated (Esther 2:5-7)—yet this exposes them to Haman's genocidal decree (Esther 3:8-15), a "freedom" that invites destruction without divine boundaries. Haman's prideful plot stems from his unchecked "freedom" to wield power, assuming he can "do as he thinks" without accountability (Esther 3:5-6).
Aspect from Your Study
Illustration in Esther
How It Ties to Liberty as License
Freedom as Absence of External Limits (Worldly/Carnal Autonomy)
The Jews in Persia enjoy relative "freedom" under Ahasuerus's rule—exiled but integrated (Esther 2:5-7)—yet this exposes them to Haman's genocidal decree (Esther 3:8-15), a "freedom" that invites destruction without divine boundaries. Haman's prideful plot stems from his unchecked "freedom" to wield power, assuming he can "do as he thinks" without accountability (Esther 3:5-6).
This mirrors your warning of freedom leading to condemnation; Haman's carnal mind (pride, ethnic hatred) exercises unchecked liberty, but God's providence subverts it, showing true authority isn't self-derived.
Liberty as Granted License Under Authority (Spiritual Protection)
Esther's elevation to queen (Esther 2:17) grants her a royal "license"—access to the king—but she initially hides her Jewish identity, exercising cautious "freedom" to blend in. Mordecai's refusal to bow to Haman (Esther 3:2-4) rejects worldly freedom for God's authority, risking death for covenantal fidelity (echoing Exodus 17's Amalekite enmity).
As in your definition, liberty here is "citizens agreeing to limitations" (Jews under God's covenant) for protection. Mordecai's stand is a license in faith, not carnal compromise, protecting the community from Haman's "freedoms."
Exercising God's Authority Over Personal "Freedom to Do as We Think"
Esther's pivotal act: After Mordecai urges her ("if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place," Esther 4:14), she fasts for three days (Esther 4:16), then approaches the king unbidden—violating protocol that could mean death (Esther 4:11). She overrides her "freedom" to stay safe and anonymous, declaring, "If I perish, I perish" (Esther 4:16).
This leads to the ironic reversal (Esther 6-7), where Haman is hanged on his own gallows.
Esther embodies your core thesis: Her queenship is a "license authority in Jesus Christ" analogue—providentially given by God (though unnamed in Esther, His hand is evident)—to act in faith, not self-thought. She chooses divine limitations (fasting, risk) over carnal freedom (silence for survival), exercising God's authority to deliver her people. This "liberty" protects from worldly freedoms (Haman's decree), fulfilling Proverbs 21:1's principle of the king's heart in God's hand.
Specific Insights on Esther's Use of Liberty
Esther's story flips the script on "freedom to do as we think": Her initial "freedom" as a hidden Jew allows assimilation but endangers her people; true liberty emerges when she claims her God-given license. By hosting banquets (Esther 5:4-8) and revealing her identity (Esther 7:3-6), she doesn't act impulsively but under spiritual preparation (the fast), modeling your point from 2 Corinthians 3:17—where the Spirit's presence brings liberty to unveil truth boldly, unmasked from fear (like Moses in 2 Cor 3:13-18).
This isn't license for license's sake but authority tethered to God's will, subverting evil (Haman's plot) and establishing Purim's celebration of deliverance (Esther 9:20-28).In essence, Esther operationalizes your distinction: Freedom might let one "do as thou wilt" (Haman's downfall), but liberty— as exercised by Esther and Mordecai— is the Spirit-empowered license to align personal agency with God's authority, yielding ironic, providential victories. ding all to bow to him. Mordecai refuses, angering Haman. Upon learning Mordecai is a Jew, Haman resolves to destroy all Jews.
Haman’s Plot Against the Jews (Esther 3:7-15): Haman casts lots (Pur) to choose a date for the massacre (the 13th of Adar). He deceives Ahasuerus, claiming the Jews are a disloyal, scattered people who disobey the king’s laws. He offers 10,000 talents of silver to the treasury. The king grants Haman his signet ring, authorizing a decree to annihilate all Jews on the chosen date. The decree is sent across the empire.
Mordecai and Esther Respond (Esther 4): Mordecai mourns and urges Esther to appeal to the king. Esther, risking her life, agrees to approach Ahasuerus after calling for a three-day fast among the Jews.Irony and God’s Hand
Haman’s plan, driven by pride and hatred, sets the stage for the irony in Esther 6 (as previously discussed), where his scheme to honor himself backfires, and he is forced to honor Mordecai. This marks the beginning of Haman’s downfall and the Jews’ deliverance, showing God’s providence working through seemingly coincidental events
Major Irony in EstherThe overarching irony in Esther lies in the complete reversal of Haman’s genocidal plot against the Jews, orchestrated by God’s providence through human agents who exercise divine liberty rather than carnal freedom. Haman, operating in worldly "freedom" (unrestrained power as a high official), seeks to destroy the Jews out of pride and hatred (Esther 3:5-6).
Yet, through a series of seemingly coincidental events—driven by Esther and Mordecai’s faithful actions under God’s authority—the Jews are saved, and Haman is destroyed by the very means he devised (Esther 7:10). This irony is epitomized in Esther 6:6-11, where Haman, expecting royal honor, is forced to parade Mordecai, his enemy, through the streets in glory.
This reversal mirrors Psalm 18:3’s promise: "I will call upon the Lord… so shall I be saved from mine enemies." Esther’s prayerful preparation (the three-day fast, Esther 4:16) and Mordecai’s steadfast refusal to bow (Esther 3:2) reflect your blog’s emphasis on crying out to God, trusting His deliverance over human schemes. The irony is that Haman’s "freedom" to act autonomously (akin to your critique of carnal freedom) leads to his downfall, while Esther and Mordecai’s "liberty"—submission to God’s will—secures victory.
Esther’s Use of Liberty as License to Exercise God’s Authority
Your study on liberty vs. freedom defines liberty as a God-given "license authority in Jesus Christ" to act in faith, not under the bondage of the carnal mind. Esther embodies this:
The irony of Haman’s downfall—expecting honor but receiving humiliation—parallels your warning against worldly systems (e.g., globalists, false translations) that promise freedom but deliver bondage. Esther’s liberty, like the believer’s in your study, is rooted in covenantal faith: She acts under God’s authority, trusting His deliverance (as in Psalm 18:3), not her own reasoning. This is further underscored by Mordecai’s prophetic nudge (Esther 4:14), suggesting divine purpose ("enlargement and deliverance") that overrides human "freedom" to act selfishly.
Yet, through a series of seemingly coincidental events—driven by Esther and Mordecai’s faithful actions under God’s authority—the Jews are saved, and Haman is destroyed by the very means he devised (Esther 7:10). This irony is epitomized in Esther 6:6-11, where Haman, expecting royal honor, is forced to parade Mordecai, his enemy, through the streets in glory.
This reversal mirrors Psalm 18:3’s promise: "I will call upon the Lord… so shall I be saved from mine enemies." Esther’s prayerful preparation (the three-day fast, Esther 4:16) and Mordecai’s steadfast refusal to bow (Esther 3:2) reflect your blog’s emphasis on crying out to God, trusting His deliverance over human schemes. The irony is that Haman’s "freedom" to act autonomously (akin to your critique of carnal freedom) leads to his downfall, while Esther and Mordecai’s "liberty"—submission to God’s will—secures victory.
Esther’s Use of Liberty as License to Exercise God’s Authority
Your study on liberty vs. freedom defines liberty as a God-given "license authority in Jesus Christ" to act in faith, not under the bondage of the carnal mind. Esther embodies this:
- Rejecting Carnal Freedom: Esther could have chosen the "freedom" to remain silent, preserving her safety as a hidden Jew (Esther 2:10). This aligns with your warning against freedom as "do as thou wilt," which leads to condemnation (e.g., Haman’s prideful plot). Instead, she risks death by approaching the king unbidden (Esther 4:11), submitting to divine purpose over personal instinct.
- Exercising Divine License: Esther’s three-day fast (Esther 4:16) is a prayerful act, echoing Psalm 18:3’s call to the Lord. This spiritual discipline grants her the authority to act as God’s instrument, leveraging her queenship—a providential "license"—to expose Haman and save her people (Esther 7:3-6). Her banquets (Esther 5:4-8) are strategic, not impulsive, reflecting liberty’s ordered submission to God’s timing.
- Irony as God’s Hand: The blog’s theme of enemies’ plans boomeranging (e.g., Haman’s gallows, Esther 7:10) underscores your point that God’s deliverance inverts human schemes. Haman’s "freedom" to decree genocide (Esther 3:12-15) is undone by Esther’s liberty to petition the king, culminating in the Jews’ right to self-defense (Esther 8:11-13) and the feast of Purim (Esther 9:20-28).
The irony of Haman’s downfall—expecting honor but receiving humiliation—parallels your warning against worldly systems (e.g., globalists, false translations) that promise freedom but deliver bondage. Esther’s liberty, like the believer’s in your study, is rooted in covenantal faith: She acts under God’s authority, trusting His deliverance (as in Psalm 18:3), not her own reasoning. This is further underscored by Mordecai’s prophetic nudge (Esther 4:14), suggesting divine purpose ("enlargement and deliverance") that overrides human "freedom" to act selfishly.
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