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Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time/Proper 17
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Lisa W. Davison
This very brief passage from Proverbs, which actually only includes the first part of verse 7 (the conclusion of the proverb begun in verse 6), provides basic instruction about humility. Using an imagined dinner party as the setting, the audience learns more than just proper manners or how to read a seating chart. The example is about one's attitude in community. It is wise never to assume a... Read more...
Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner
This chapter of Proverbs opens with the superscription: "These are other proverbs of Solomon that the officials of King Hezekiah of Judah copied" (v. 1). Some of the concerns for proper protocol could have been directed to young courtiers of the king or to youth in a royal school. Verses 6 and 7 advocate humility and deference in the presence of the king. Admonitions include the following: Do not... Read more...
Janet L. Weathers
When we bask in self-serving pride and lack humility, we harm others as well as ourselves and violate our relationship with Christ. Following Jesus involves helping and serving others, even though that sometimes requires putting ourselves at risk.
Acting in accordance with one's status is advised. It is better not to promote oneself by taking a place of honor, for one might be embarrassed if... Read more...
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A View from the Hill: Editor's Weblog
David B. Lott
Editor of New Proclamation
The Ascension of Our Lord /
Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 25/May 28, 2006
The texts that become the focus for your preaching this week will depend in large part in how (and if) your congregation celebrates the Ascension. Some churches will commemorate this festival on its designated day, May 25. Others will take the "moveable feast" option and celebrate it on Sunday, rather than continue the Easter progression... Read more...
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