READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 119:33-40
First Lesson--The holiness God requires is not piety alone but justice and compassion for one's neighbors. Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Second Lesson--Only what is built on the foundation of Christ will endure. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Gospel--Jesus updates the commandments with startling changes to nonviolent behavior. Matthew 5:38-48

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Turn your hearts to God's decrees and not to selfish gain.
People: We will turn our eyes from looking at vanities; and will find life in the ways of God.

INVOCATION
Heavenly Parent, you are perfect as no earthly parent is. We come to worship you in order to emulate your perfection and to achieve in the Spirit a hig…