From time-to-time, people shy away from the Old Testament in fear that, in it, God seems cranky. After all, consider what He has to say about the false prophets. But consider for a moment how much God values both you and your life, as well as the lives of your family and friends, those people who are precious to you. These words aren’t those of a cranky God. Far from it. They remind you of how important you, and your well-being, are to Him. You and I have a Savior who has a deep concern for human life – yours, mine and all those people you and I know and treasure.