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
If you, O LORD,
should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is
forgiveness, that you may be feared. Psalm 130.3-4
The almighty and
merciful Lord grant you pardon and forgiveness of all your sins, time for
amendment of life, and the grace and strength of the Holy Spirit.
The Book of Common Prayer