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  • Essay / Critical Analysis: City of God and God the Liberator of Life

    The decisions we make can lead to a life of distraction or a life of success. Born with the same pros and cons, Rocket and Lil Ze chose what is most important to them; a life of crime or a life towards success. Even though challenges come and go, we must choose to resist temptation or give in to it. Morality is also a topic in the film, drug dealers and the next generation gain respect and power by killing each other. They want respect but don't respect it. For Rocket to do his job as a photographer, he must rely on the violence of the slum. On the other hand, even if his intention is to do good, Rocket also needs evil to get by. In a way, Rocket puts his morality on the line to do good – for his job. In Joshua chapter 4 of the Bible, God brought the Israelites out of slavery and, as promised, they were freed from bondage. The Israelites overcame many challenges as they finally made their way to the Promised Land. God does not let go of his promises. He works miracles further than we can see, but we must hold on and be patient. Also in the Bible, 1 Peter 5 says that the God of grace, after a little suffering, has already put in each of us what we need to survive. God gives us all the strength and security to overcome all obstacles that come our way. There is an eternal reward for those who persevere and remain faithful. In Psalm 91, shows that God is faithful no matter what you are going through