Moreover, just because the Jews cannot steward all of the oracles (e.g., the Davidic dynasty, temple service, etc.), should they not steward as many as possible? Modern Israel engages in many objectionable practices, of course, but should we not support and encourage righteous stewardship rather than the rejection of Jewish election altogether? If God chooses to discipline his stewards yet again and remove them from the land (as seems anticipated in Daniel 12:7, Joel 3:2, Zechariah 14:2, etc.), so be it. But woe to those who presume upon divine mercy and election. - John P. Harrigan, The Gospel of Christ Crucified, p.170-171