The Lifestyle and Fate of the Wicked

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In order for Eliphaz’s argument to make sense, we need to put flesh upon its skeleton, so that the picture could become clearer. During the days of Jesus’ ministry, we can identify two kinds of criminals. First, there was the criminal or robber who was crucified alongside Jesus. He probably acted alone for many of his wicked deeds, but no doubt there were times when he acted with a group in order to realize common goals. Secondly, there were the Jewish authorities who opposed Jesus at every opportunity. While Rome punished the robber, it cooperated with the corrupt local authorities[1] in return for a kind of orderly occupation of Jewish lands.