READINGS
Psalter--Psalms 119:1-8
First Lesson--The choice to obey or not to obey is the choice ultimately to live or to die. Deuteronomy 30:15-20 [OR] The wise man seeks to define the line of responsibility between the human will and the will of God. Sirach 15:15-20
Second Lesson--Cooperation, not divisiveness, is a sign of maturity. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Gospel--Jesus, the law, and the prophets expect respect not only in outward conformance to the tradition but in reconciliation of differences with others. Matthew 5:21-37

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Choose life. Love, obey, and hold fast to God.
People: We choose life. We will love, obey, and hold fast to God, for that is life for us and our descendants.

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