Proverbs is 1 of 3 books of Wisdom literature in The Bible (along with Ecclesiastes & Job). The wise sayings are meant to help us live a good life in alignment with God. Mom said, "Eat your vegetables. Look both ways before crossing the street. Don't run on the pool deck". Proverbs says, "It is better to have a good reputation than to be rich. The rich and poor have this is common: God made them all. Keep the words of God close at hand so you can draw on them when needed and to be able to give account to others for your choices. Help the poor and oppressed".
This week, all are invited to do a good deed for someone who can't repay you. I'd love to hear about those deeds, not to give us all credit, but to celebrate good work going out through this place and into the world in tangible ways.
Music between the scripture and sermon "Come Touch Our Hearts" (More Voices hymnal #12). Words & Music: Gordon Light, 2002; arr. Andrew Donaldson, 2002. Words and music copyright Common Cup Company, 2002. Podcast/Streamed with Permission under One License Number: A-607425 & CCLI 2453477
