For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight

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The majority of all South African voters were happy with the initial formation of the GNU (government of national unity).

I think it is safe to say that neither the ANC nor the DA’s first choice was to enter into the GNU agreement. We have public statements that confirm this idea. I am pretty sure that each of them would have much preferred to have the majority vote so that they could govern South Africa on their own. But this privilege, the South African voter, did not give them.

Original article: ats.ac.za/blog/for-the-wisdom-of-this-world-is-foolishness-in-gods-sight/
5 Mar 2025 English South Africa Christianity · Education

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