Solomon describes his beloved as "a cluster of henna blossoms in the vineyards of Engedi" (Sol. 1:14). ... Although the identity of the caretaker of the vineyard is not immediately apparent and referred to only as the beloved, the identity of the caretaker is eventually revealed as the Lord. The Lord, the well-beloved of Isaiah planted the vineyard on a fertile hill after cultivating the soil and removing the stones. ...

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(Romans 8:28-30, NRSV) "The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." (2 Peter 3:9, ESV) "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, to t...

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The Machiavellian Ruler The Machiavellian ruler is one that is sly, cunning, and secretive. He is to mask his true intentions all the while avoiding inconsistency and often acting against mercy, faith, humanity, frankness, and religion in pursuit of the preservation of the state. The prince is one that uses the innate fear in every person as a method of subjection through intimidation. A successful Machiavellian prince acknowledges that the commitment to honesty and virtue is impossible for a successful leadership. "According to the famous formula of 'The Prince,' "good laws and goo...

• Word Count: 3087
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