I. Readings
Psalms 7, 12, 36
2 Chronicles 29:1-3, 30:1-27
1 Corinthians 7:32-40
Matthew 7:1-12
II. Selections
Psalm 12:5
"Because the poor are despoiled, because the needy groan,
I will now rise up," says the LORD;
"I will place them in the safety for which they long."
2 Chronicles 30:18b-19
But Hezekiah prayed for [ those who ate the passover without cleansing themselves], saying, "The good LORD pardon all who set their hearts to seek God, the LORD the God of their ancestors, even though not in accordance with the sanctuary's rules of cleanness."
1 Corinthians 7:35
I say this for your own benefit, not to put any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and unhindered devotion to the Lord.
Matthew 7:9
" ...Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give a stone? ... " [ Jesus, sitting on the mountain]
III. Meditation: For our benefit, to promote good order
Millions of your children ask for bread-
are you content that they eat stones?
Will you not rise up and place them
in the safety for which they long? ;
Hezekiah asked your forgiveness
for those who ate while still unclean.
Will you forgive us who deny food to
the starving-does it promote good order?
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