I've wondered about this for a while. Somehow it didn't seem right for his genealogy to descend from fornication and murder, especially when there were even other wives of David that seemed more suitable (i.e. righteous.) But I have a theory now.Christ's lineage is one of kings (Solomon) and sinners (David) and converts (Ruth) and prophets (Abraham). It is not chance that His lineage does not follow the most righteous line from Adam to Seth to Noah and down. Just as it was not chance that He was born in a stable. It includes representation of all types of people.
Christ is truly God to all the world--to every race and caste and religion, to every level of righteousness, to converts and to the original chosen people, and...
...to me.
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Thanks for verbalizing what I think. You are right about Christ's lineage, lest any of us should become prideful because of your ancestors. It is so easy to lose track of the merciful truth about our own participation in the plan of salvation and become secure in the righteousness of those who helped mark the path for us. We are the sons and daughters of Abraham, but we must work out our own salvation after all that was done or not done for us, with the help of the atonement. We will not be punished nor given credit for Adam's efforts. I'm grateful for Christ's lineage and the lessons we learn from it. The lesson you discuss is another blessing of wisdom and understanding. Thanks for pointing it out.
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