From Darkness to Light
God's Call and Responsibilities
Not Many Elite Called
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Proverbs 31:1-9 The Message Speak Out for Justice31 The words of King Lemuel,
the strong advice his mother gave him: 2-3 "Oh, son of mine, what can you be thinking of!
Child whom I bore! The son I dedicated to God!
Don't dilute your strength on fortune-hunting women,
promiscuous women who shipwreck leaders. 4-7 "Leaders can't afford to make fools of themselves,
gulping wine and swilling beer,
Lest, hung over, they don't know right from wrong,
and the people who depend on them are hurt.
Use wine and beer only as sedatives,
to kill the pain and dull the ache
Of the terminally ill,
for whom life is a living death. 8-9 "Speak up for the people who have no voice,
for the rights of all the misfits.
Speak out for justice!
Stand up for the poor and destitute!"
For Reflection
"Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice: the Reign of God of h
Heaven is theirs." (Matthew 5:10)
"Persecution for the cause of justice is inevitable. Instead of seeking to blame someone for their well earned scars, he [Jesus] is telling them to clear things. You can be happy now."
Rohr, Jesus Alternative Plan pages 150-151) PrayPray for the poor and marginalized. Pray, and develop empathy for those at the bottom of the social economic scale. Pray for the poor and be their champion. Pray with your active involvement in being just and supporting just causes.
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