Deuteronomy 10:17-18 – “For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.  He executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the sojourner, giving him food and clothing.”

Psalm 33:4-5 – “For the word of the LORD is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.  He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the LORD.”

Jeremiah 9:23-24 – “Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD.”

Hosea 2:19-20 – “And I will betroth you to me forever. I will betroth you to me in righteousness and in justice, in steadfast love and in mercy.  I will betroth you to me in faithfulness. And you shall know the LORD.”

Micah 6:7-8 – “Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil?  Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?”  He has told you, O man, what is good; andwhat does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Our God; Our Great Redeemer Jesus Christ, has delivered us through his blood from an unimaginable debt.  Often, when we are obedient to God outwardly, we forget that everything that we have has been given to us.  Who gave us the hands we use?  Who gave us the eyes to see?  Who gave us the air to breathe?  All things are from God, and for Him.

Psalm 50:11-12 – “I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine.  “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine.”

Its because of this, that in every way, we should remain humble in ther service of the LORD.  Keeping our focus on the gospel, that we who are unworthy and bring nothing to the table to offer God, were mightily reconciled to God through Christ; we should seek to do the same with our own lives under the grace and power that God supplies.  As a teacher, I want to press into you many truths about the Gospel of Jesus, God’s sovereignty, and spiritual disciplines.  That said, we should be driven to seek justice and love mercy, just as our Lord has brought us justice through His blood and extended great mercy to us.  Lord help me if I become a theologian at the expense of cultivating a heart to love orphan and the widow.  Our lives give testimony to the good news of Jesus Christ.  My exhortation therefore, is to work mightily to bring your mission and ministry in line with your theology.

Matthew 9:13 – “Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” 

Grace and Peace,
Adam