Temperament of the Ancient World
I've often wondered about the temperament of the ancient world. I imagine it was different in many ways from ours today, though perhaps more similar than we might care to admit. By examining human history—genocide, child sacrifices, and other atrocities—we catch a glimpse of its nature. We instinctively recognize these actions as wrong, but many in history did not share our beliefs.
Consider the profound change that must have occurred when the Holy Spirit came. It wasn't just a transformation in the lives of believers but a shift in the world itself. History shows us that after Jesus's ministry, there was a significant change: people began to recognize the inherent value of all humanity, rooted in the belief that everyone is created in the image of God.
One might argue about how much of this change was due to the Church and how much to the Holy Spirit working in the hearts of non-believers. However, a moment of reflection on this question reveals the answer.
