How not to be self-righteous
[5] “Suppose there is a righteous man
who does what is just and right.
[6] He does not eat at the mountain shrines
or look to the idols of Israel.
He does not defile his neighbor’s wife
or have sexual relations with a woman during her period.
[7] He does not oppress anyone,
but returns what he took in pledge for a loan.
He does not commit robbery
but gives his food to the hungry
and provides clothing for the naked.
[8] He does not lend to them at interest
or take a profit from them.
He withholds his hand from doing wrong
and judges fairly between two parties.
[9] He follows my decrees
and faithfully keeps my laws.
That man is righteous;
he will surely live,
declares the Sovereign Lord.
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[7] The righteous lead blameless lives;
blessed are their children after them.
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Brother Ron, N.D.S.M.D.
