When someone uses the simile “like an old testament god” they are referring to a volatile, cruel, fiery behavior. Indeed, there is a quote by Joseph Campbell which states, “A computer is like an Old Testament god, with a lot of rules and no mercy”. There are a number of people who stick to this definition of God and I must admit, I too, had thought this to be the case. It may come as no surprise to bible students that this is largely due to the fact that we often do not actually study it nor read it in its entirety. My views were a summation of popular culture and a lack of understanding. We are admonished to take in the “whole counsel of God”. That is, take it all together and take it all in context.