All the nations of the world shall be converted and shall offer God true worship; all shall abandon their idols which have deceitfully led them into error, and shall bless the God of the ages in righteousness. Because all the Israelites who are to be saved in those days will truly be mindful of God, they shall be gathered together and go to Jerusalem; in security shall they dwell forever in the land of Abraham, which will be given over to them. Those who sincerely love God shall rejoice, but those who become guilty of sin shall completely disappear from the land. "Now, as for you, my son, depart from Nineveh; do not remain here. (Tobit 14:6-8)

As we read Hebrew scripture we can see how the God of one obscure tribe evolves. Tobit envisions a day when he will share his God with the whole world.

The story of God has emerged over time and experience: the plot has moved from avenger to lawgiver, demanding to self-sacrificing, angry to loving.

There are those who perceive God has changed as the relationship between God and humanity has changed.

Certainly the expressions of God have continued to unfold and multiply. If God is infinite there is no end to the possibilties.

But I am inclined to perceive God's essential character has remained the same. It is our understanding that has changed and should continue to change.