We who are rich contribute out of our abundance;
they who are poor only out of their poverty.
Like Felix when confronted by Paul, we prefer to put off
any discussion of justice, self-control, and the coming judgment.
We are like a horse or a mule, without understanding--
what further right have we to appeal to you?
they who are poor only out of their poverty.
Like Felix when confronted by Paul, we prefer to put off
any discussion of justice, self-control, and the coming judgment.
We are like a horse or a mule, without understanding--
what further right have we to appeal to you?
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 130; 148; 32; 139
2 Sam. 19:24-43
Acts 24:24-25:12
Mark 12:35-44
Selected Verses
Ps. 32:9
Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
whose temper must be curbed with bit and bridle,
else it will not stay near you.
2 Sam. 19:28
"…For all my father’s house were doomed to death before my lord the king; but you set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right have I, then, to appeal to the king?" [Mephibosheth to King David]
Acts 24:25
And as [Paul] discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you."
Mark 12:44
"…For all of [the rich people] have contributed out of their abundance; but [the poor widow] out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on." [Jesus to his disciples]
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