Honoring God
Dedicating the Temple of God
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Solomon's Speech
2 Chronicles 6:22-25 New International Version
22 “When anyone wrongs their neighbor and is required to take an oath and they come and swear the oath before your altar in this temple, 23 then hear from heaven and act. Judge between your servants, condemning the guilty and bringing down on their heads what they have done, and vindicating the innocent by treating them in accordance with their innocence.
24 “When your people Israel have been defeated by an enemy because they have sinned against you and when they turn back and give praise to your name, praying and making supplication before you in this temple, 25 then hear from heaven and forgive the sin of your people Israel and bring them back to the land you gave to them and their ancestors.
For Reflection
If one has wronged a neighbor and there are no witnesses, the law provides a mechanism to swear under oath to God. in such cases, the affirmation of the accused is taken as evidence. Judgment is left in the hands of God. And God will vindicate the innocent.
If the people sin against God, Solomon pleads mercy and reconciliation of sinners so that they may be restored into the community of God,
Pray
Pray and contemplate your sin. Pray that your repentance will be accepted in the sight of the Lord.
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