How to Honor God--Dec. 2, 2015

Be patient with us, O God; forgive us,

for we love to display before others

how rich are our offerings to you,

whereas the offering you want
from us is a thankful heart.

And when we ask something

from you, if it does not come

as promptly as we would like,

we begin to question your reality.

Teach us instead how to honor you.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 50; 147:1-11; 53; 17

Amos 3:12-4:5

2 Peter 3:1-10

Matt. 21:23-32

Selected Verses

Ps. 50:23

"…Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me;

            to those who go the right way

            I will show the salvation of God."

Amos 4:5

 …bring a thank offering of leavened bread,
        and proclaim freewill offerings, publish them;
        for so you love to do, O people of Israel!
            says the Lord GOD.

2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. 

Matt. 21:23

When [Jesus] entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?"