| First Reading: Psalm: Gospel: | Genesis 4:1-15, 25 Psalm 50:1, 8, 16-17, 20-21 Mark 8:11-13 |
Psalm 50:16 But to the wicked God says: "What right have you to recite my statutes, or take my covenant on your lips?
This is a question that we face all the time, in families as parents, at work as employers, in our country as a government; must people earn the right to enjoy privileges or are these rights that they are entitled to?
Our readings today tend to suggest that we do to some extent earn the "right" to seek God's favor. That doesn't mean that we necessarily are guaranteed the blessing, but we have the right to approach God. In this passage God rebukes those for reciting his statutes and taking his covenant. One could liken that to today where people come to church and act as though they are faithful, and even partake in the sacraments, but have not repented of their sin, nor have they honestly sought God's mercy.
Father, help me by your Holy Spirit to truly seek you mercy and grace and to truly strive to obey your words and honor your covenant.
Amen
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