Reading through the Proverbs in January. Trying to start the year on the front foot. Here is an example of a theme found throughout the Hebrew and Christian texts.
To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
The closest we can come in modern American (and other) culture is that it is more acceptable than going to church.
Not that you shouldn’t gather together with others. A social life is good for both body and soul.
Maybe the rest of the proverbs can be condensed to those personal characteristics–one who lives out righteousness and justice.
What if we all made this the year of righteousness and justice? What a wonderful world it would be!
Faith Venture 
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