Studying this morning's four readings from the St. James Daily Devotional Guide (click to subscribe), I examined myself with these questions. Where is your self-examination leading today?
Psalms 48:1-14. What are some conditions prevailing in Zion, the heavenly city, but not in the earthly city where I live? How can those, by God’s grace, begin to prevail here? My role?
Proverbs 29:1-27. Verse 12, what are some of the lies causing our country to be poorly governed and led at present? What is my church doing about it? My role?
Romans 16:1-27. Partial honor roll of the early church. Who are five exemplary Christians personally known to me, with a word or phrase describing why each is special to the people of God? Lesson for me?
Matthew 21:18-32. Verses 23-27, religious leaders’ theological cowardice, as if to say, “Either way is okay.” Where is this attitude seen among prominent Christians today? What are the consequences?
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To go deeper, see interpretive notes by Bible scholar Patrick Reardon for many of this week's readings.