We become like the idols we worship--
silver and gold and royal treasures;
entertainers, delights of the flesh,
acclamation in our profession--
all idols make us less human.
Fill us instead with zeal for
your kingdom, willing to
forsake everything else
for the joy of finding
your true treasure.
silver and gold and royal treasures;
entertainers, delights of the flesh,
acclamation in our profession--
all idols make us less human.
Fill us instead with zeal for
your kingdom, willing to
forsake everything else
for the joy of finding
your true treasure.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 135; 145; 97; 112
Eccl. 2:1-15
Gal. 1:1-17
Matt. 13:44-52
Selected Verses
Ps. 135:18
Those who make [idols of silver and gold]
and all who trust them
shall become like them.
Eccl. 2:8
I also gathered for myself silver and gold and the treasure of kings and of the provinces; I got singers, both men and women, and delights of the flesh, and many concubines.
Gal. 1:14
I advanced in Judaism beyond many among my people of the same age, for I was far more zealous for the traditions of my ancestors.
Matt. 13:44
"…The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. …" [Jesus to his disciples]
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