In all cultures, the tower represents all the historical landmarks. Eifel tower.
1st reading talks about the powerful symbol of the Israel people; the Babel Tower. This popular historical event, a myth is known for three things;
1. It was a beautiful symbol of Unity. They spoke one language, unity of purpose
2. Brick-making technology: Is people were highly talented people who contributed many architectural works and were competitive with the Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures.
3. They are known for trade. they were good at trade and migration. diaspora trade, exported to other cultures. olive, wine.
What is wrong? The sin is here; the Sin of Pride & competing God. “We will make a name for ourselves”. The people of Babel sought to “make a name for themselves” without acknowledging God. They wanted to compete with God. Their unity was based on human ambition, not divine purpose. True unity must be centered on God, not on personal pride or selfish goals.
• Adam and Eve, Cain, wicked people at Noah, models of unfaithfulness…
• Abraham changed the world? a person of faith and Abraham shows his faithfulness.
Earlier in Gen 11:4, the people at Babel were saying, “Let us make a name for ourselves”. But now God is telling a person, “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing”
When we try to make our name great, often, that becomes a failure. Let us make God’s name greater; It is God who does, denying yourself is not an option; demand,
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