God does not endorse human behavior. God is not a cheerleader. If we are hearing scripture we will understand that humans are wicked and God stoops down to their level and provides commandments and circumstances that will bring about people who will bear fruits worthy of repentance. Today we will read Genesis chapter 9 and hear of God’s covenant following Noah and his family exiting the ark. This is a new beginning, but things are much different now than they were in the garden. Intro and outro music Copyright © Holy Transfiguration Monastery, Brookline, MA, used by permission. All rights reserved.