Reading of the Law
of God
Let no one deceive
himself. If anyone among you thinks that he is wise in this age, let him become
a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God.
For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” and again, “The
Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.” 1 Corinthians
3.18-20
Confession of Sin
Our Father, we
confess that we fall into the trap of thinking of ourselves as wise in this
age. It is a goal that has been placed before us, and we have pursued it. In
this we have ignored what You have said about the futility of the wisdom of
this world. We have sinned against You. We humbly ask for Your forgiveness of
our sin. We also ask that You would enable us to gain true wisdom even if it
means looking foolish in the eyes of others. We are bold to ask this only
because of Jesus, our wise Savior. Amen.
Declaration of
Pardon
"Come now, let
us reason together, says the Lord. though your sins are like scarlet, they
shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become
like wool. Isaiah 1.18
God, the Father of
mercies, has reconciled the world to himself through the death and resurrection
of his Son, Jesus Christ, not counting our trespasses against us, but sending
his Holy Spirit to shed abroad his love among us. By the ministry of reconciliation
entrusted by Christ to his Church, receive his pardon and peace to stand before
him in his strength alone, this day and evermore.
The Book of Common
Prayer
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