Scripture: Job 29:14-16
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; my justice was like a robe and a turban. I was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame. I was a father to the needy, and I championed the cause of the stranger.
Thought for the Day: As Job was having a debate with his alleged friends, he offered a very important understanding of righteousness. Righteousness was to be understood, not as some pious religiosity, but as nothing more than simply acting rightly…that is, right-living in the way God rightly lives. Too often we have associated righteousness with long-winded prayers and elaborate theological discourse, but Job helps us remember that righteousness has clear and tangible results among the lost, forsaken, hurting and lonely. Don’t allow the self-righteous to distort the wonderful meaning of the word righteous.
Prayer: Keep me on the path, Righteous Lord, that will lead to right-living. Amen.
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Your thought of today made me think about my thought about ‘ hardening of my heart ‘ as a response to the problems of today. The idea of self righteousness and righteousness. The little man on my shoulder really brings me up short! Thanks for the difference. it’s still tricky but the awareness is grounding
Suzanne Stewart
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