Deborah holds a very prominent role in scripture, as she exemplifies characteristics that all catholic women and young girls should aspire to take on. Deborah, “the mother of Israel (Judges 5:7)”, led a very prosperous life, as she preached the word of the lord, and gave out great advice to those who were in need of it. Deborah was a prophetess, an honored judge, and a warrior.
As the story opens in Judges 4, Deborah is settling disputes brought to her while she sits under the “palm of Deborah”, a tree in which people would come to her seeking help. Right from the start of the passage, the reader is introduced to Deborah’s character, and sees how well respected she is. Deborah is a strong woman and one that has made a great impact in multiple …show more content…
Deborah shows that she has intellect and a conscience by being a great and fair judge to everyone who goes to her. She shows her ability to love through caring so much for her family, friends, and those who believe and trust in her opinion. Every day Deborah serves and devotes her time to people in need of her guidance. She chooses to help every single person who comes to her. This shows that she has free will, and uses it. No one has forced her to preach to others, and to guide them, she willingly takes it upon herself to spread the Lords word and tries to bring out the best in each …show more content…
Although it does not mention of the people who came to Deborah in scripture, I can only imagine that some of the people came to her with ignorance. I would assume that few of them knew of what God wants and asks of us. If that were the case, on a day- to- day basis Deborah would have to overcome Malice thoughts. She would have to help and direct others to a healthier lifestyle, one that Jesus led and preached to his people and disciples. Given that she had to decipher information about what went on in a dispute, she had to refrain from judging the poor decisions that these people have brought on to themselves. Deborah responded quickly to her vocation and followed in the path that God had placed in front of her. Each day Deborah helps others overcome weakness and disorder. She uses good judgment to help others choose good and to act as God would want them
As the story opens in Judges 4, Deborah is settling disputes brought to her while she sits under the “palm of Deborah”, a tree in which people would come to her seeking help. Right from the start of the passage, the reader is introduced to Deborah’s character, and sees how well respected she is. Deborah is a strong woman and one that has made a great impact in multiple …show more content…
Deborah shows that she has intellect and a conscience by being a great and fair judge to everyone who goes to her. She shows her ability to love through caring so much for her family, friends, and those who believe and trust in her opinion. Every day Deborah serves and devotes her time to people in need of her guidance. She chooses to help every single person who comes to her. This shows that she has free will, and uses it. No one has forced her to preach to others, and to guide them, she willingly takes it upon herself to spread the Lords word and tries to bring out the best in each …show more content…
Although it does not mention of the people who came to Deborah in scripture, I can only imagine that some of the people came to her with ignorance. I would assume that few of them knew of what God wants and asks of us. If that were the case, on a day- to- day basis Deborah would have to overcome Malice thoughts. She would have to help and direct others to a healthier lifestyle, one that Jesus led and preached to his people and disciples. Given that she had to decipher information about what went on in a dispute, she had to refrain from judging the poor decisions that these people have brought on to themselves. Deborah responded quickly to her vocation and followed in the path that God had placed in front of her. Each day Deborah helps others overcome weakness and disorder. She uses good judgment to help others choose good and to act as God would want them