He says, ‘It doesn’t do any good to try to please God.’
On the day of disaster the wicked person is spared. On the day of ⌞God’s⌟ anger he is rescued.
They told God, ‘Leave us alone! What can the Almighty do for us?’
Is the Almighty pleased when you are righteous? Does he gain anything when you follow the path of integrity?
Can he be happy with the Almighty? Can he call on God at all times?
when you ask, ‘What benefit is it to you?’ and, ‘What would I gain by sinning?’
Be happy with the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
When you see a thief, you want to make friends with him. You keep company with people who commit adultery.
I’ve received no reward for keeping my life pure and washing my hands of any blame.
Why have we fasted if you are not aware of it? Why have we inflicted pain on ourselves if you don’t pay attention? Don’t you see that on the days you fast, you do what you want to do? You mistreat all your workers.
“You have said, ‘It’s pointless to serve God. What do we gain if we meet his standards or if we walk around feeling sorry for what we’ve done?
