獲取軟件Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023預覽
When justice is done...
Reading
Prov 21:13-15 When justice is done, it is a joy to the righteous, but dismay to evildoers
Mt 23:23-25 Justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done
Christian Unity
The religious leaders Jesus addresses in the Gospel passage have grown accustomed andcomfortable with the injustices of the world. They are happy to perform religious duties such astithing mint, dill and cumin, but neglect the weightier and more disruptive demands of justice,mercy and faithfulness. Similarly Christians have grown accustomed and comfortable with thedivisions that exist between us. We are faithful in much of our religious observance, but often weneglect the Lord’s challenging desire that all his disciples be one.
Challenge
How can local congregations support one another to withstand the opposition that may follow from doing justice?
Prayer
God, you are the source of our wisdom. We pray for wisdom and courage to do justice, to respond to what is wrong in the world by acting to make it right; We pray for wisdom and courage to grow in the unity of your Son, Jesus Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit, reigns forever and ever. Amen.
關於此計劃
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a yearly reminder of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see John 17.21). The theme of this year is, “Do good; seek justice (Isaiah 1:17).” was prepared by The Minnesota Council of Churches, based in the USA. Join our journey of prayer! To reflect beyond the confessional divisions that exist among Christians.
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