Nehemiah 9:2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.

This served a purpose for them at that time.

My first thought upon reading the verse was of people who have self-inflicted guilt today and make sure to put it on others. Granted, we do not live according to the Law, as we now have The Word, but are there parallels? Like I said, it was an initial thought. What do you lot think?

Nehemiah 9:2 Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers.

My first thought upon reading the verse was of people who have self-inflicted guilt today and make sure to put it on others. Granted, we do not live according to the Law, as we now have The Word, but are there parallels? Like I said, it was an initial thought. What do you lot think?