Listen

Those whose way is blameless— who walk in the Lord’s Instruction—are truly happy! Those who guard God’s laws are truly happy! They seek God with all their hearts. They don’t even do anything wrong! They walk in God’s ways.

Psalm 119:1-3

Think

A clean conscience is an invaluable commodity, but to “walk in the Lord’s Instruction” according to the first five books of the Bible is a tall order. And regardless of how closely we adhere to Mosaic Law, we must also contend with the “laws” (cultural norms, traditions, etc.) of our own time.

But to walk in God’s ways does not mean to perfectly execute the letter of every law. Keeping God’s decrees is often as simple as holding ourselves responsible for the care and concerns of our neighbor. When we seek to provide this kind of care, we will find Jesus looking back at us through the eyes of those we serve.

Holle Tubbs

Pray

God, show me what it means to walk in your ways with humility, confidence, and courage.

Give me a heart that is happiest when it seeks you.

Amen.

Go

… A legal expert tested him.  “Teacher, what is the greatest commandment in the Law?”

He replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: You must love your neighbor as you love yourself. All the Law and the Prophets depend on these two commands.”

Matthew 22:35b-40

Go forth in love.