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Walter Brueggemann on Transformed Hearts - Progressive (Psalm 51:10)

Source: Walter Brueggemann50 words

"David's sin was abuse of power—exploitation of Bathsheba, murder of Uriah. 'Create a clean heart' is the plea of the powerful who have misused power. The heart formed by empire needs re-creation. God makes new hearts that see the marginalized, hearts cleansed of domination." — Walter Brueggemann. Progressive: power cleansed.

Topics & Themes

powerabuseempiremarginalizeddomination

Scripture References

Psalm 51:102 Samuel 11

Emotional Tone

repentancegriefawe

Audience

adults

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