You show that you are Christ’s letter, delivered by us, not written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God #– #not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. ,
Let it serve as a sign for you on your hand and as a reminder on your forehead, , so that the Lord’s instruction may be in your mouth; for the Lord brought you out of Egypt with a strong hand.
Hear the word of the Lord, people of Israel, for the Lord has a case against the inhabitants of the land: There is no truth, no faithful love, and no knowledge of God in the land!
‘Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, and yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law #– #justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These things should have been done without neglecting the others.
Besides, you only arrived yesterday; should I make you wander around with us today while I go wherever I can? Go back and take your brothers with you. May the Lord show you kindness and faithfulness.’
The Lord passed in front of him and proclaimed: The Lord #– #the Lord is a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in faithful love and truth,