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Sorry I did not get here sooner to wish everyone a happy Thursday
Have a good evening.
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When Presbyterian clergyman Elijah Lovejoy (1802–1837) left the pulpit, he returned to the printing presses in order to reach more people. After witnessing a lynching, Lovejoy committed to fighting the injustice of slavery. His life was threatened by hateful mobs, but this did not stop him: “If by compromise is meant that I should cease from my duty, I cannot make it. I fear God more than I fear man. Crush me if you will, but I shall die at my post.” Four days after these words, he was killed at the hands of another angry mob.
Concern about justice for the oppressed is evident throughout Scripture. It was especially clear when God established the rules for His covenant people after they were released from Egyptian bondage (Deut. 24:18-22). Moses emphasized concern for the underprivileged (Ex. 22:22-27; 23:6-9; Lev. 19:9-10). Repeatedly, the Israelites were reminded that they had been slaves in Egypt and should deal justly with the underprivileged in their community. They were to love strangers (“aliens”) because God loves them, and the Israelites had themselves been aliens in Egypt (Ex. 23:9; Lev. 19:34; Deut. 10:17-19).
God desires that His people affirm the supreme worth of every individual by fighting against injustice.
Lovely picture you posted last evening, Meg. Computer moving very slowly this morning....thinks its F.R....it’ll be alright after while. I finally got my double post removed a little bit ago. It happens to me more when its running slow as I sometimes hit post twice...ut oh!
Have a nice day, Meg!
Lovely poppies, MEG! In a few weeks California will be putting on her wildflower show. It is always so pretty in the spring along the foothills.
