From Sunday’s Lectionary, Psalm 19 — OK, so be honest, do you really desire God’s way of living more than you desire gold? I sometimes think I do, but every time I fear I might not have enough to ‘live on’ (which is an adjustable concept), I find I do want money. And those who are in need are entitled to be able to live. The words of Psalm 19 would be crass if spoken by a rich person to a poor person (which is how the church often works, sadly).
OTOH our whole world organisation seems to be predicated on desiring gold (which is a major cause of poverty among those who can’t compete). It would be great if we could find some other motivations – like the ways of God or the Spirit of Christ for instance… or just plain kindness or the desire for justice.
God help me to want
your ways, your justice,
more than anything else
in all the world.