Proverbs 25:6-7a
Do not put yourself forward

Sirach 10:12-18 (alternate)
Judgment upon the proud

Psalm 112
The righteous are merciful and full of compassion. (Ps. 112:4)

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
God is with us: let acts of mutual love continue

Luke 14:1, 7-14
An image of God’s reign: invite the poor, crippled to your banquet

Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Walk in the way of life and hold fast to God

Psalm 1
They are like trees planted by streams of water. (Ps. 1:3)

Philemon 1-21
Paul says: Receive Onesimus as a coworker

Luke 14:25-33
Jesus says: Disciples, give up your possessions and carry the cross

Exodus 32:7-14
Moses begs the Lord to turn from anger against the Hebrews

Psalm 51:1-10
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love. (Ps. 51:1)

1 Timothy 1:12-17
Christ Jesus came for sinners

Luke 15:1-10
Looking for the lost sheep, silver coin: Jesus eating with sinners

Amos 8:4-7
Warnings to those who trample on the needy and poor

Psalm 113
The Lord lifts up the poor from the ashes. (Ps. 113:7)

1 Timothy 2:1-7
One God, one mediator—Christ Jesus—who gave himself for all people

Luke 16:1-13
A shrewd manager: faithful in little, faithful in much; serving God/wealth

Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Warnings to those who are comfortable or wealthy

Psalm 146
The Lord gives justice to those who are oppressed. (Ps. 146:7)

1 Timothy 6:6-19
Eager to be rich or eager to pursue richness of God’s justice?

Luke 16:19-31
Story of poor Lazarus and the wealthy man

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4
Wicked surround the righteous; wait for the Lord

Psalm 37:1-9
Commit your way to the Lord; put your trust in the Lord. (Ps. 37:5)

2 Timothy 1:1-14
Guard the treasure entrusted to you: faith and love in Christ

Luke 17:5-10
Faith the size of a mustard seed