Magic Arts
It’s an interesting logic Pharaoh has chosen. ‘If my magicians can replicate the miracles of the God of Moses, then I have no reason to fear Him.”
It’s a failed logic. Yet, it isn’t as though Pharaoh needs a logical deconstruction – the challenge is on the plane of power. Who will be in control?
Still it is the claim and counter-claim that feel so familiar. Twisted logic is a powerful hiding place.
Religiosity.
We say, “I would serve You Lord if I could believe You” (we capitalize the Y’s just in case)
“No sign will be given except the sign of Jonah”