The LORD gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly.
JAMES 4:17 (CEB)
It is a sin when someone knows the right thing to do and doesn’t do it.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Failure to side with God in his justice mission is sin.
DAILY FODDER
How does God expect us to side with those who are mistreated when the problem is so pervasive that no one will listen to me anyway?
PRAYER
Lord, your work to defend and bring justice is what I need. My disobedience collides with your perfect plan. I am sorry I miss the mark by attempting to justify myself. Send your Holy Spirit to deal with my resistant heart. Help me to stand up for the lost and rely on your power to bring redemption to the unrighteous. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
