Wednesday Readings for November 23rd, 2022

From The Bible

He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
(I John 4:8)

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.
(Psalms 145:8)

For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
(Psalms 108:4)

O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. ...

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
(Psalms 107:1, 28)

They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell in. Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. ...

And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. ...

Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. ...

He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not their cattle to decrease.
(Psalms 107:4, 5, 7, 28, 38)

¶ If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother: But thou shalt open thine hand wide unto him, and shalt surely lend him sufficient for his need, in that which he wanteth. ...

Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
(Deuteronomy 15:7, 8, 10)

¶ And if thy brother be waxen poor, and fallen in decay with thee; then thou shalt relieve him: yea, though he be a stranger, or a sojourner; that he may live with thee.
(Leviticus 25:35)

He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD's, and he hath set the world upon them.
(I Samuel 2:8)

By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. ...

... he giveth of his bread to the poor.
(Proverbs 22:4, 9 2nd he)

Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O God, who is like unto thee!
(Psalms 71:19)

For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
(Psalms 72:12–14)

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. ...

... ¶ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
(Luke 12:29, 31, 32)

I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
(Psalms 140:12)

Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
(Isaiah 58:6, 7)

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:
(Isaiah 59:1)

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
(Isaiah 41:17)

For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
(Isaiah 41:13, 14)

For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land. ¶ And if thy brother, an Hebrew man, or an Hebrew woman, be sold unto thee, and serve thee six years; then in the seventh year thou shalt let him go free from thee. And when thou sendest him out free from thee, thou shalt not let him go away empty: Thou shalt furnish him liberally out of thy flock, and out of thy floor, and out of thy winepress: of that wherewith the LORD thy God hath blessed thee thou shalt give unto him. And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to-day.
(Deuteronomy 15:11–15)

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
(Isaiah 1:17)

¶ And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest. And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them for the poor and stranger: I am the LORD your God. ...

... ¶ And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.
(Leviticus 19:9, 10, 33, 34)

... Jesus said unto them, Ye shall indeed drink of the cup that I drink of; and with the baptism that I am baptized withal shall ye be baptized: ...

But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
(Mark 10:39 Jesus, 43–45)

Let brotherly love continue. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
(Hebrews 13:1, 2)

After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. ...

... ¶ And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. ...

... ¶ And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see: ...

... ¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour? And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves? And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
(Luke 10:1, 17, 23, 25–37)

Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. ...

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. ...

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
(Luke 6:30, 31, 36, 38)

Jesus knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God; He riseth from supper, and laid aside his garments; and took a towel, and girded himself. After that he poureth water into a basin, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. Then cometh he to Simon Peter: and Peter saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter. Peter saith unto him, Thou shalt never wash my feet. Jesus answered him, If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. ...

So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, Know ye what I have done to you? Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. ...

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.
(John 13:3–8, 12–14, 34, 35)

By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
(Hebrews 13:15, 16)

Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again. ...

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them. ...

... for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. ...

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
(Luke 6:30, 32, 35 2nd for, 36, 38)

Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
(I John 4:11)

SCIENCE AND HEALTH WITH KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES by MARY BAKER EDDY

The rich in spirit help the poor in one grand brotherhood, all having the same Principle, or Father; and blessed is that man who seeth his brother's need and supplieth it, seeking his own in another's good. Love giveth to the least spiritual idea might, immortality, and goodness, which shine through all as the blossom shines through the bud. All the varied expressions of God reflect health, holiness, immortality — infinite Life, Truth, and Love.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 518:15)

The poor suffering heart needs its rightful nutriment, such as peace, patience in tribulation, and a priceless sense of the dear Father's loving-kindness.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 365:31)

If we would open their prison doors for the sick, we must first learn to bind up the broken-hearted.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 366:30–31)

In order to cure his patient, the metaphysician must first cast moral evils out of himself and thus attain the spiritual freedom which will enable him to cast physical evils out of his patient; but heal he cannot, while his own spiritual barrenness debars him from giving drink to the thirsty and hinders him from reaching his patient's thought, ...
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 366:3–9 (to ,))

God's being is infinity, freedom, harmony, and boundless bliss. “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” ...

... The various contradictions of the Science of Mind by the material senses do not change the unseen Truth, which remains forever intact.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 481:3–5, 9–12)

Spiritual living and blessedness are the only evidences, by which we can recognize true existence and feel the unspeakable peace which comes from an all-absorbing spiritual love.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 264:24)

Mind-science teaches that mortals need “not be weary in well doing.” It dissipates fatigue in doing good. Giving does not impoverish us in the service of our Maker, neither does withholding enrich us.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 79:29–32)

My weary hope tries to realize that happy day, when man shall recognize the Science of Christ and love his neighbor as himself, — when he shall realize God's omnipotence and the healing power of the divine Love in what it has done and is doing for mankind.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 55:16–21)

Our Master said to every follower: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature! . . . Heal the sick! . . . Love thy neighbor as thyself!”
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 138:27–30)

When we realize that there is one Mind, the divine law of loving our neighbor as ourselves is unfolded; ...
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 205:22–23 (to ;))

Selfishness tips the beam of human existence towards the side of error, not towards Truth. ... Spirit, God, good, but of matter.

When we fully understand our relation to the Divine, we can have no other Mind but His, — no other Love, ...
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, pp. 205:28–29, 31–1 Spirit (to 2nd ,))

In divine Science, where prayers are mental, all may avail themselves of God as “a very present help in trouble.” Love is impartial and universal in its adaptation and bestowals. It is the open fount which cries, “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters.”
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 12:31)

It is not well to imagine that Jesus demonstrated the divine power to heal only for a select number or for a limited period of time, since to all mankind and in every hour, divine Love supplies all good.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 494:11)

Millions of unprejudiced minds — simple seekers for Truth, weary wanderers, athirst in the desert — are waiting and watching for rest and drink. Give them a cup of cold water in Christ's name, and never fear the consequences.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 570:14–18)

Giving a cup of cold water in Christ's name, is a Christian service.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 436:11–12)

Whatever inspires with wisdom, Truth, or Love — be it song, sermon, or Science — blesses the human family with crumbs of comfort from Christ's table, feeding the hungry and giving living waters to the thirsty.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 234:4)

The persecutors had failed to hide immortal Truth and Love in a sepulchre.

Glory be to God, and peace to the struggling hearts! Christ hath rolled away the stone from the door of human hope and faith, and through the revelation and demonstration of life in God, hath elevated them to possible at-one-ment with the spiritual idea of man and his divine Principle, Love.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 45:14–21)

Spiritual living and blessedness are the only evidences, by which we can recognize true existence and feel the unspeakable peace which comes from an all-absorbing spiritual love.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 264:24)

The vital part, the heart and soul of Christian Science, is Love.
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 113:5–6)

Give us grace for to-day; feed the famished affections;

(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 17:5)

... Love is reflected in love;

(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Mary Baker Eddy, p. 17:7 Love)