CHARACTER STUDY ~ SALOME

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Salome is a female's name that originates from the Hebrew word Shalom, meaning "Peace". She was the wife of Zebedee and a follower of Jesus Christ. 

Some Characteristics of Salome:
√ Salome was the wife of Zebedee and a mother to John and James, disciples of Jesus Christ. This shows she had a strong, believing family that we must emulate. 

√ Salome followed Jesus and often accompanied him on His journeys. A closer walk with the Lord keeps us from evil as we learn the truth daily. 

√ Salome came to Jesus to request that her sons be made to sit at the right and left side of Jesus in the Kingdom. She displayed her flaw of possessiveness and desire for power through her request for her sons to sit in places of honour. We should learn to serve rather than be served and to be careful what we wish for, as it often comes with dire consequences. Unfortunately, Jesus did not grant her request. 

√ Salome was amongst the women who looked from afar as Jesus was being crucified. She has walked with the other women from the trial to the crucifixion of the Lord. The Lord said to her and the other women: "Do not weep for me, women of Jerusalem, but for yourselves and your children". 

√ Salome and the other women came to the tomb on the third day and reported that the Lord was risen. We must also cultivate the habit of being faithful to the Lord till the end. 

√ Salome's death is not recorded in the Bible, although it might be in other kinds of literature. 


What have you learned today? Leave your comments in the comments section below. 



Supporting Scriptures: Matthew 20:20-21; 27:56; Mark 15:40; 16:1-8; & Luke 23:27-31

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