In spite of the tyranny of Abimelech, God was able to raise up pictures of humility and wisdom like Tola and Jair. In spite of the ways God blessed Israel during this time, Israel still became complacent and compromised with Idolatry after their deaths. In spite of their sin, God still was able to restore Israel after they were willing to confess and submit to Him again.

1. Humility is an honest view of yourself and others. Pride is everything Humility isn’t.

2. No work of God lasts unless it is spent investing in the next generation.

3. God is more eager to restore us from our sin than we are in seeking it.