There is a mathematical equation in Scripture that is as simple and irrefutable as 2+2=4. It is this: words + deeds = true Christianity. Someone who claims to be a Christian but doesn’t obey Christ is lying; the opposite is true, too—someone who lives like a Christian but doesn’t claim Christ is living a lie.
Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.