Son, those who drag their sins behind them with ropes made of lies, will have many sorrows. Those who say that evil is good and good is evil; who are wise in their own eyes, will have many sorrows. Those who take bribes and let the wicked go free, but punish the innocent, will have many sorrows.
I expected to find justice, but instead I found oppression. I expected to find righteousness, but instead I hear cries of violence. These people never think about Me or notice what I am doing.
These people have rejected My word and despise Me. Therefore, I will no longer rescue them!
Lord, my sins cannot be hidden from you, for I am a sinful man, and I live among sinful people. I am exhausted from confessing my sin; my throat is parched. My eyes are swollen from weeping, waiting for Your help. I keep praying to you, hoping this time You will forgive me.
Son, do not call something unclean if I have made it clean. Your sins are removed and forgiven. The evidence of your sins being forgiven is in My blessings, and I have filled you with the joy of My Holy Spirit. I will challenge you by My word and My Holy Spirit to stay true to Me. Remember that My holiness will be displayed by My righteousness.
Son, I hear the cries of the needy; so who should I send as My messenger to these people? Who will go for Me?
Lord, I was poor and needy, and You came to my aid. You are my helper and my Savior. Therefore, who am I to stand in Your way. Here I am, send me.