O Holy One,
put wisdom in our
inward parts
and understanding in our minds,
that truly we may listen
to you.
Help us realize the importance of
being reconciled with
one another,
the foolishness of
pursuing luxury,
the sinfulness of self-glorification.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 19; 150; 81; 113
Job 38:1, 18-41
Rev. 18:1-8
Matt. 5:21-26
Selected Verses
Ps. 81:8
Hear, O my people, while I admonish you;
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
Job 38:36
"…Who has put wisdom in the inward parts, or given understanding
to the mind? …" [The LORD to Job]
Rev. 18:7
"…As [Babylon] glorified herself and lived luxuriously,
so give her a like measure of torment and grief. Since in her heart she says, 'I rule as a
queen; I am no widow, and I will never see grief,' …" [a voice from
heaven, calling out to her people]
Matt. 5:23
"…So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if
you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your
gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or
sister, and then come and offer your gift.
…" [Jesus to the crowd on the mountain]
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