Esther 1:16-22
The Memucan replied in the presence of the king and the nobles. "... There will be no end of disrespect and discord.' He suggested let him issue a royal decree and let it be written in the laws of Persia and Media, which cannot be repealed, that Vashti is never again to enter the presence of King Xerxes. Also let the king give her royal position to someone else who is better than she."
On the advice of his astrologers the king deposes her, Vashti.
He sent letters: Darius had set up an excellent fast-courier postal service which operated throughout the empire.
Why?
King Xerxes was angry to the Vashti refused come, so he agreed Memucan suggestion deposed her royal position. King is more care about his name and authority.
Xerxes is the king of Persia and Media, but he is the husband of Vashti also, Xerxes had dual idendity, but he focused on his king position and disregard his obligation to his wife, at least ask what is going on.
The positions on the world are given by men, and it is easy be changed anytime by any reason. Only the position of Christian is given by the Lord forever if we are obey his commands.
How?
The power and the honor on the world is virtual, it could be disappeared quickly, the power comes from love and truth.
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