A young social workers perspective and seeking insight into Old Testament God
Hi! I had this thought and wanted to put it out into the world somewhere. I 27f work in a demanding and difficult job. I am an in home social worker for kids and families in the child welfare system. I have had two thoughts heavy on my mind with my faith lately.
- I am starting to understand why God ruled the Old Testament the way he did.
- if someone is raised completely backwards from what a typical healthy home looks like, they may need discipline combined with the unconditional love to heal.
- Rules are not a bad thing, they are a protective thing. They aren’t here to hurt us or make us sad.
? What is your favorite example of God ruling the Old Testament in this frame?
I as a child /teenager never liked to think of God in this way. I felt it was unnecessary but that’s just it. It wasn’t :(
- The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
- again louder for those in the back!!!!!!📣
- if you have no idea what you’re doing, even with good intentions, you could be doing harm in the mental health field/child welfare field.
- if you are a passive communicator you are doing harm by attempting to “spare others feelings” or spare yourself the uncomfortable part of having to say it.
? If anyone has good scripture around this send it my way. I know it to be true in my heart but I am still working on articulating it.