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A world driven by honor

Ancient societies prized honor over wealth and feared humiliation above most things. That's why Judeans rallied to rebuild a wall they didn't need.

Dignity is a motivator.

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Nehemiah succeeded by appealing to the shame their ancestors had endured since the conquest.

Bible reference: Nehemiah 2:17

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 192–193

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