It was a queen that illustrates the risks and rewards of civil disobedience. Because of her conviction to act on behalf of the Jewish people chapter 4 tells us that Queen Esther chose to violate the law of approaching the king. She did not do this impulsively or with a proud spirit. She prepared for her civil disobedience with 3 days of prayer and fasting and a call to the other Jews to do the same. I wonder if many other Jews in captivity had approached their civil disobedience in the same manner. I think this is an excellent example for Christians to follow as well.
Stuart
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