Scandalous is a word I would use to describe our reading today. It is almost like a biblical soap opera with characters being unfaithful in their marriages, main characters being killed off and trying to figure out who the baby’s father is. For those looking for cliff hangers Joseph’s story is sure to meet your need. My take away today was how easy it is to judge others for their sinful ways when mine can be just as bad. Judah was all about judging Tamar and making a spectacle of her when he was the one who did not keep his word and was sexually active. She only had sex with him to keep her family line alive. When it was revealed that he was the babies’ daddy he sang a different tune. Father, please help me to keep my mouth shut and my mind on my own business instead of trying to “help” others with their sin. Help me to live pure and clean in my thoughts, actions, and attitudes. Help me to have a heart of mercy and kindness to all. Help me be twice as eager to forgive as to judge.