Pinchas was zealous, not jealous. He knew the Lord, and knew that strict
adherence to his rules was the only correct way to live. He was zealous for
the Lord, not jealous of the lifestyle of the pagan nations.
The sages see Abraham as a paragon of love and inclusion. He brought people
from the surrounding societies in Haran and Canaan close to the one God
through his example and his generosity.
Living in today’s world, we too face many unknowns. As people who profess a
faith in the God of Abraham, trusting also in the Good News of Yeshua the
Messiah, we to come face to face with challenges throughout our journeys.