Day 22: from Proverbs and Psalms

Day 22: from Proverbs and PsalmsProverbs 22 - Wisdom teaches humility, fearing the Lord, and generous living - Rich and poor alike are made by God; diligence brings honor, sloth leads to povertyPsalm 106 - Israel’s history of rebellion against God is recounted - Yet God’s mercy repeatedly saves them despite their sinsPsalm 107 - God delivers the needy from various distresses: hunger, captivity, sickness, storms - Those redeemed are called to give thanks and tell of His steadfast lovePsalm 108 - The psalmist praises God with heart and song, seeking His help against enemies - Trust is placed in God alone, not in human strengthPsalm 109 - A cry for justice against wicked accusers who repay good with evil - The psalmist asks God to judge them and vindicate the righteousPsalm 110 - The Lord promises the Messiah a priestly kingship forever after the order of Melchizedek - He will rule in the midst of His enemies and judge the nations