I. Readings
Psalms 97, 112, 135
Deuteronomy 4:9-14
2 Corinthians 1:1-11
Luke 14:25-35
II. Selections
Psalm 112:9
[ The righteous] have distributed freely, they have given to the poor;
their righteousness endures forever;
their horn is exalted in honor.
Deuteronomy 4:9
But take care and watch yourselves closely, so as neither to forget the things your eyes have seen nor to let them slip from your mind all the days of your life; make them known to your children and your children's children ... [ Moses to the people of Israel]
2 Corinthians 1:8
We do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of the affliction we experienced in Asia; for we were so utterly, unbearably crushed that we despaired of life itself.
Luke 14:33
So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.
III. Meditation: Not to be forgotten
Help us remember the things you have taught us;
show us how to make them known to our children.
Though we do not give up all our possessions to follow you,
let our possessions not have possession over us-
rather, help us distribute freely, giving to the poor.
Make us aware of the afflictions that others receive-
those so unbearably crushed that they despair of life-
and show us what we can do to relieve their pain.
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